Almond Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
These vibrant little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Each avocado half gets loaded with a bright, zesty mix of crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, all tied together with lime juice, olive oil, and a whisper of cumin. The clever trick of scooping out a bit of extra avocado flesh and folding it right into the filling means every bite is extra creamy and nothing goes to waste. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness — no tree nuts required, so anyone avoiding almonds can dig in completely worry-free. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with zero cooking, making it as effortless as it is impressive. Serve with an extra squeeze of lime and watch these disappear.
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4 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- ½ cup english cucumber, finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
- 2
Halve and pit the avocados. Use a spoon to scoop out a small amount of flesh from the center of each half to widen the cavity slightly, then fold the scooped flesh into the cucumber mixture.
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