Low Sugar Avocado Cucumber Lime Cups
These little cucumber cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce what they are. Creamy mashed avocado seasoned with lime juice, zest, cumin, and a hint of jalapeño gets spooned into hollowed-out cucumber rounds for a bite that's bright, cooling, and just the right amount of bold. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no hidden sweetener sneaking in — no flavored dressings, no store-bought guacamole blends, nothing that would compromise a clean eating approach. The lime and cumin do all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, proving you don't need anything extra to make a dish genuinely craveable. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt pulls it all together and makes the avocado filling taste even richer. These are ideal for entertaining, light snacking, or anytime you want something that feels a little fancy without any fuss in the kitchen.
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4 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 3/4-inch thick — you should get 18–20 rounds total. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving the base intact so the cup holds its filling.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl. Add the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining — the texture should be thick and spreadable, not runny.
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