Pork Free Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you've even finished arranging them. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a silky basil-avocado spread that's blended with garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, and ginger — the result is bright, herby, and just a little unexpected in the best way. Everything here is completely plant-based and naturally free from any pork-derived ingredients, so there's no label-reading stress when you're shopping or hosting. The food processor does the heavy lifting in under a minute, making this one of those recipes that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the end take it from simple snack to something you'd genuinely find at a dinner party spread. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the spread stays vibrant green — they're best fresh off the platter.
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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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