Pecan Free Avocado Cucumber Lime Cups
These little cucumber cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Each thick-cut round gets hollowed into a natural vessel, then filled with a creamy, lime-bright avocado mixture that's mashed just enough to stay lush without turning into a paste. The combination of lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and a touch of olive oil gives the filling real depth, and the optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick that keeps things interesting. Because every ingredient here is fresh and whole, there's zero guesswork about what went into your food — no packaged seasonings, no mystery additives, no nut-based garnishes hiding anywhere. A pinch of flaky sea salt over the top right before serving pulls everything together and makes them look genuinely elegant. They're best served immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant, which also makes them a great last-minute party trick.
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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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