Paraben 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 drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, making every bite feel layered and satisfying without any fuss. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a welcome crunch and a little nutty richness that ties the whole thing together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which is exactly what you want when you're being mindful about what goes into your food — no synthetic preservatives, no hidden additives, just real produce and pantry staples. Parabens can sneak into processed foods through certain preservatives and cosmetic-grade additives, so building a meal entirely from scratch with ingredients like fresh lime juice, sea salt, and raw seeds is a genuinely clean approach. This one works just as well as a light lunch as it does a stunning starter when you have people over, since the avocado shells do all the presentation work for you. Serve immediately so the avocado stays bright and the seeds keep their 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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