BHA & BHT Free 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, vibrant spread made from ripe avocados, fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — all blended until impossibly smooth. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which is exactly the point when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives that sneak into so many packaged dips and spreads. There's no processed shortcut in sight, just real food doing all the heavy lifting. The lemon juice keeps the avocado bright and fresh-tasting, so the spread stays gorgeous right through serving. A pinch of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil at the end elevate the whole thing from simple snack to something that genuinely looks like it came from a catered event. Whether you're putting together a party spread or just want a clean, craveable bite on a weeknight, this one is hard to beat.
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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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