Fructose Free Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive for how little effort they take. Cool cucumber rounds get topped with a silky, herb-forward spread that blends creamy avocado with bright basil, lemon juice, garlic, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — it's the kind of flavor combination that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished chewing. For anyone navigating fructose sensitivity, snacks and appetizers can be a minefield of hidden high-fructose ingredients, but every component here is naturally low in fructose and straightforward to trust. Avocado, fresh basil, lemon juice, and good olive oil do all the heavy lifting without any sweeteners, honey, or fruit-heavy additions sneaking in. The spread comes together in under a minute in a food processor, and the whole platter can be assembled in minutes. A pinch of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil at the end elevate these from simple to genuinely elegant. They're perfect for entertaining or just treating yourself to something that feels a little special on a weeknight.
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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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