Gut Friendly Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with a vibrant, herb-packed avocado spread — this appetizer is as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. The basil-avocado mixture comes together in under a minute in a food processor, blending creamy avocado with fresh basil, lemon juice, garlic, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger for a spread that tastes genuinely complex without any fuss. Those last two spices are the quiet stars here, both well-regarded for their role in supporting a calm, happy digestive system. English cucumber makes an ideal base — naturally hydrating, easy to digest, and sturdy enough to hold a generous spoonful of spread without collapsing. Every ingredient on this list is whole, recognizable, and free from anything processed or hard on the gut, which makes it a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone eating with their digestion in mind. A finishing pinch of flaky sea salt and a drizzle of good olive oil take these from snack to something you'd proudly set out at a dinner party. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the spread stays bright green and gorgeous.
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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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