Fish Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, smoky, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of snack that disappears the moment it hits the table. Ripe avocados get mashed to a perfectly chunky texture, then seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a bright hit of lime juice that keeps everything tasting vibrant and alive. A fold of diced Roma tomato and fresh cilantro adds color and a little freshness to every bite. Instead of chips, the guacamole gets spooned right into hollowed cucumber rounds and bell pepper strips — which means you get a satisfying crunch without any grain-based vessel in sight. Everything here is whole-food and plant-based, so there's zero concern about sneaky seafood-derived additives that sometimes show up in store-bought dips or seasoning blends. It's an effortless crowd-pleaser that works just as well for a casual afternoon snack as it does for a party spread, and the optional dusting of smoked paprika on top makes it look genuinely impressive with almost no extra effort.
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4 servings
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the veggie cups
- 2 large bell peppers (any color), cut into 1 ½-inch wide strips or rings
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
For serving
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bell peppers into 1½-inch wide strips or rings, trimming away the seeds and white pith to create shallow, scoop-shaped cups. Using a small melon baller or teaspoon, hollow out the center of each cucumber round, leaving a ¼-inch base intact to form a cup. Arrange all veggie cups on a serving platter.
- 2
Place the avocado flesh in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork to your preferred texture — leave it slightly chunky for the best result.
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