Nutmeg Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
These avocado halves are as vibrant as they look — creamy, bright, and loaded with crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a punchy hit of fresh lime. The filling comes together in one bowl with a handful of pantry staples, making this an effortless appetizer or light lunch that still feels genuinely impressive. Cumin adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together, while the raw pumpkin seeds on top give each bite a satisfying crunch. Warm spices like nutmeg can easily overpower delicate dishes like this, but this recipe keeps things clean and fresh — no hidden spice blends, no surprises. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve these with total confidence. The 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 is even richer. Serve them right away with a squeeze of lime 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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