Chicken 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 becomes its own edible bowl, packed with crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing that ties everything together beautifully. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of cumin give the filling a subtle depth that keeps it from feeling like a basic guacamole situation. The trick of scooping a little extra flesh from each half and folding it right into the filling means nothing goes to waste and every bite is extra creamy. Raw pumpkin seeds scattered on top add a satisfying crunch and a nutty finish that makes the whole dish feel complete. This is entirely plant-based and built from fresh, whole ingredients, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking in. Serve them with an extra squeeze 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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