Low Sugar Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a silky, herb-forward avocado spread that's blended with fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of turmeric and ginger — no sweeteners, no fillers, just real ingredients doing all the work. For anyone keeping a close eye on added sugars, store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield of hidden sweeteners, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. The food processor does the heavy lifting here, bringing everything together into a smooth, vibrant green spread in under a minute. A pinch of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil at the end elevate the whole thing from simple snack to something that looks and tastes intentional. Serve them at a party, a casual get-together, or honestly just for yourself on a Tuesday afternoon — no occasion required.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the basil-avocado spread
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)
- extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a serving platter.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a food processor. Add the basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, and ginger. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides once, about 30–45 seconds.
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