Pork Free Cilantro Lime Avocado Spoons
Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, these filled avocado halves are the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Crisp cucumber and red bell pepper get tossed with bright lime juice, olive oil, and a hint of cumin before being folded right back into the scooped avocado flesh — so nothing goes to waste and every bite is creamy and crunchy at once. A shower of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying nuttiness and a little extra texture that takes the whole thing over the edge. The ingredient list is entirely plant-based and naturally free from any pork or pork-derived products, so there's zero label-reading stress here. It's the kind of dish that works beautifully as a starter, a snack, or even a no-cook lunch when you want something fresh and filling without turning on the stove. Serve with an extra 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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