Artificial Flavors Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
Bright, fresh, and ready in minutes, this vibrant appetizer or light meal is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no mystery additives, no synthetic flavor boosters, just real food doing all the heavy lifting. The filling comes together with crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro, all tossed in a simple dressing of lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a pinch of cumin. That combination delivers a punchy, layered flavor that honestly makes you wonder why anyone reaches for artificial shortcuts in the first place. Serving it straight in the avocado halves is a clever move — the creamy flesh becomes part of the dish itself once you fold a little into the filling, adding richness without any extra ingredients. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top brings a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness that rounds everything out beautifully. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a table but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen.
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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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