Artificial Food Coloring 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 cucumber, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil for a filling that's crisp, creamy, and deeply satisfying. A pinch of cumin adds just enough warmth to make the flavors pop, and a scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top brings a welcome crunch to every bite. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in a dye blend or artificial flavoring. That kind of clean simplicity is genuinely hard to find in party food, which usually leans on packaged sauces or seasoning mixes loaded with synthetic additives. These come together in minutes with nothing more than a knife, a bowl, and a good lime — no cooking required. Serve them straight away with an extra wedge of lime and watch them vanish.
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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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