Paraben 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 crisp round gets hollowed into a natural vessel, then filled with a creamy, citrus-forward avocado mash that's bright with lime zest, a whisper of cumin, and fresh cilantro. The jalapeño is optional, but even a small amount adds a gentle heat that makes the whole bite pop. What makes this recipe such a clean, confident choice is that every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed — fresh produce, extra-virgin olive oil, and simple spices with no synthetic preservatives or chemical additives to worry about. Parabens can sneak into processed and packaged foods in ways that are genuinely hard to track, so building a dish entirely from scratch like this is the most straightforward way to stay clear of them. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt right before serving ties everything together and makes these look far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado filling holds its gorgeous color.
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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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