Ginger Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
These little avocado boats are as vibrant as they look — creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh cucumber, red bell pepper, and cilantro all tossed in lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil. A pinch of cumin ties everything together with just enough warmth, while raw pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch on top. Many fresh, zesty recipes like this sneak in grated or ground ginger, but every single ingredient here is completely free of it, so you can dig in without scanning labels or second-guessing a thing. The technique is clever too — a little of the scooped avocado flesh gets folded right into the filling, making it extra creamy and ensuring nothing goes to waste. Serve them straight from the fridge on a warm afternoon and they disappear fast. A squeeze of extra lime right before eating takes the whole thing over the top.
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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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