Bright, fresh, and loaded with texture, these avocado halves are the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Each avocado half is filled with a zesty mix of crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro, all brought together with lime juice, olive oil, and a whisper of cumin. The trick of scooping a little extra flesh from the center and folding it right into the filling means nothing goes to waste and every bite is extra creamy. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch that rounds out the whole dish beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grain-based concerns, so there's no label-reading stress — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. Serve these immediately so the avocado stays vibrant and the filling stays crisp, with an extra squeeze of lime if you like things punchy. It's the kind of recipe that earns compliments without requiring a single complicated step.
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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.
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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