MSG Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, this dish turns ripe avocado halves into edible bowls packed with crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing. The filling gets a subtle warmth from ground cumin and a satisfying crunch from raw pumpkin seeds scattered on top — it's the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means you can feel completely confident that no hidden flavor enhancers or additives are sneaking into your meal. That's often the tricky part with store-bought dips and pre-seasoned snacks, where MSG can hide under a dozen different names on the label. Here, the bold flavor comes entirely from fresh lime juice, good olive oil, and real herbs — nothing synthetic needed. Serve these straight away so the avocado stays bright green and the pumpkin seeds keep their satisfying snap.
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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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