Mushroom Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
Bright, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavor, these avocado halves are filled with a crisp cucumber and red bell pepper mixture that comes together in minutes. The combination of lime juice, cumin, and cilantro gives every bite a lively, herbaceous kick that feels like something you'd order at a trendy café. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties the filling together beautifully, while raw pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch on top. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden fungi or sneaky additives — just clean, vibrant produce doing all the heavy lifting. The clever trick of scooping a little extra flesh from each avocado half and folding it into the filling means nothing goes to waste and the flavor gets even richer. Serve these straight away with an extra squeeze of lime and they're equally at home as a light lunch, a party appetizer, or a no-fuss weeknight starter.
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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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