Xanthan Gum 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 cucumber round gets hollowed into a tiny vessel and filled with a creamy, lime-bright avocado mash that's seasoned with cumin, fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeño for a gentle kick. The avocado filling comes together with just a fork — no blender, no thickeners, no additives — which is exactly what makes this recipe such a natural fit for anyone avoiding gums and stabilizers that sneak into so many store-bought dips and spreads. The lime juice and zest do double duty here, keeping the avocado vibrant while adding a zippy freshness that balances the richness perfectly. A pinch of flaky sea salt over the top right before serving pulls everything together in the most satisfying way. These are light, refreshing, and genuinely impressive without requiring much effort at all — proof that clean, simple ingredients are often all you need.
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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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