Xanthan Gum 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 intentional without a single complicated step. A scatter of raw pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch that pulls the whole thing together beautifully. Every ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and binders — no gums, no additives, just whole foods doing all the work. That makes this a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating ingredient labels and trying to avoid hidden stabilizers that sneak into so many packaged foods. It works equally well as a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve immediately so the avocado stays bright and the seeds keep their crunch.
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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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