Carrageenan Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Carrageenan Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites

These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a luscious avocado mash that's layered with garlic-infused olive oil, fresh chives, parsley, and thyme — then warmed up just slightly with turmeric and ginger for a flavor combination that feels both bright and grounding. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which matters a lot when you're navigating processed food additives that tend to sneak into store-bought dips, dressings, and even pre-made guacamole. Carrageenan is a common thickener used in creamy packaged products, so making your own avocado mash from scratch is the cleanest, most satisfying workaround. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps everything vibrant and prevents browning while you prep. These are best served right away so the cucumber stays crisp and the mash stays fresh — though honestly, they rarely last long enough to worry about it.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the bites

2 large english cucumbers

For the avocado mash

2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/2-inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a large serving platter or cutting board.
2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, garlic-infused olive oil, chives, parsley, thyme leaves, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Mash with a fork until the mixture is creamy but still has some texture — small chunks are fine.

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