Red Meat Allergy Friendly Basil-Avocado Cucumber Bites
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with a vibrant green spread — this appetizer is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. The basil-avocado mixture comes together in under a minute in the food processor, blending creamy avocado with fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and warm hints of turmeric and ginger into something genuinely addictive. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from red meat, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your food. That matters more than people realize with party snacks and appetizers, where hidden proteins or shared prep surfaces can sneak in unexpected allergens. These bites are naturally whole-food, no-cook (aside from a quick blitz in the blender), and come together fast enough to make them a go-to for last-minute entertaining. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of flaky salt takes them from simple to genuinely impressive. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the spread stays bright.
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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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