Barley Free 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 set it down. Each crisp round gets hollowed into a natural vessel, then filled with a creamy, lime-bright avocado mash that's seasoned with cumin, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño if you're feeling bold. The whole thing comes together with nothing but whole, fresh ingredients — cucumber, ripe avocado, citrus, and a drizzle of olive oil — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your food. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, it's a genuine relief to find a crowd-pleasing bite that's naturally free of any grain-based fillers or thickeners without any substitutions required. A pinch of flaky sea salt on top right before serving takes the flavor over the edge. These are ideal for warm-weather gatherings, light lunches, or anytime you want something that looks impressive but asks almost nothing of you 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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