High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
Creamy avocado halves loaded with crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and bright cilantro — this is the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks like it took way more effort than it actually did. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means no sneaky sweeteners or additives to worry about, just real food doing all the heavy lifting. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil tie everything together with a clean, zesty punch, while ground cumin adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. The trick of scooping a little avocado from the center and folding it into the filling means nothing goes to waste and every bite is extra creamy. Raw pumpkin seeds scattered on top give a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness that rounds out the whole dish beautifully. Serve these straight away with extra lime wedges and watch them disappear fast.
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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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