Emulsifier Free Avocado Cucumber Lime Cups
These little cucumber cups are a fresh, vibrant bite that feel fancy without any fuss. Creamy mashed avocado seasoned with lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, and cumin gets spooned right into hollowed-out cucumber rounds for a snack or appetizer that's as pretty as it is delicious. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no packaged sauces, no store-bought dressings, nothing that might sneak in unwanted additives. That makes this a genuinely easy win when you're trying to keep emulsifiers out of your diet without sacrificing flavor or texture. The avocado does all the creamy heavy lifting on its own, bound together naturally with a little olive oil and citrus rather than any stabilizer or binding agent. A hit of jalapeño and fresh cilantro rounds everything out, and a pinch of flaky sea salt on top right before serving takes it over the edge. Serve these immediately and watch them disappear.
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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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