Lupin 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 announce them. Each thick-cut round of English cucumber is hollowed into a natural vessel, then filled with a creamy, lime-bright avocado mash seasoned with cumin, olive oil, and a touch of jalapeño heat. The combination of cool, crisp cucumber against the rich, tangy filling is genuinely addictive — light enough to feel refreshing but satisfying enough to keep you reaching for more. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is a clean win. There are no flour blends, no legume-based fillers, and no processed ingredients where lupin flour tends to hide — just whole vegetables, fresh citrus, and pantry staples you can easily verify. The avocado mixture comes together with a fork in minutes, so there's no complicated technique standing between you and a gorgeous, crowd-ready bite. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt right before serving pulls everything together and makes these look far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant.
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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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