Pregnancy Friendly Avocado, Lime & Cucumber Gazpacho Shooters
Cool, creamy, and vibrantly green, these little shooters are the kind of no-cook appetizer that feels fancy without requiring any effort over a hot stove. Ripe avocado gives the base a silky richness, while fresh lime juice and apple cider vinegar keep everything bright and balanced. Ginger and turmeric both make an appearance here, two ingredients with a long history of being gentle and nourishing during pregnancy, and the garlic-infused olive oil delivers that savory depth without the raw garlic that can sometimes feel harsh on a sensitive stomach. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the step that takes these from a simple smoothie to something genuinely elegant — the result is a glossy, restaurant-worthy liquid that pours beautifully into shot glasses. Everything is served cold and fresh, so there's no reheating, no raw meat, and no ingredients that raise concerns for expectant eaters. A quick chill in the fridge lets the flavors settle and deepen, meaning you can prep these ahead of time and just pour when guests arrive. Garnished with a thin cucumber round and a torn mint leaf, they look as good as they taste.
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8 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 lb total), peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
- thin cucumber rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumber, avocado, lime juice, cold water, cilantro, ginger, garlic-infused olive oil, sea salt, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 60 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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