Quick Guacamole with Veggie Sticks
Chunky five-minute guacamole served with crisp low-carb veggie sticks. A fresh, fat-rich keto snack that comes together with no cooking at all.
Five minutes to a fat-rich snack
Guacamole is practically designed for keto: avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fat and fiber, and a squeeze of lime and pinch of salt is really all they need. Skip the tortilla chips and scoop it with crunchy vegetables instead.
Cucumber rounds, celery, and bell pepper strips make sturdy, low-carb dippers that add crunch without the carbs of chips. It is the kind of snack you can throw together the moment hunger strikes.
- Mash to your preferred texture, chunky or smooth
- Lime juice keeps the guac from browning
- Press plastic wrap onto the surface to store it
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cucumber, cut into sticks (net carbs →)
- 2 celery stalks, cut into sticks (net carbs →)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- 2Mash the avocado with a fork to your preferred texture, from chunky to smooth.
- 3Stir in the red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and cumin.
- 4Taste and adjust the salt or lime as needed.
- 5Arrange the cucumber, celery, and bell pepper sticks on a plate alongside the guacamole.
- 6Serve right away, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guac and refrigerate until ready.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Which vegetables are lowest in carbs for dipping?
Cucumber, celery, and bell pepper are all excellent low-carb choices. Cucumber and celery are especially light, so lean on those if you are watching your daily total closely.
How do I keep guacamole from turning brown?
Air is the enemy. Stir in plenty of lime juice and press plastic wrap flat against the surface before refrigerating so no air touches it. Stored this way it stays green for a day.
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