Fructose Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are proof that eating with fructose in mind doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or fun at the table. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds act as the perfect base for a creamy, herb-packed avocado mash that's bright with lemon juice and layered with fresh chives, parsley, and thyme. One of the smartest moves here is using garlic-infused olive oil instead of raw garlic cloves — you get all that savory depth without the fructans that make regular garlic a problem for sensitive digestive systems. A touch of turmeric and ginger rounds everything out with a subtle warmth that makes the mash taste far more complex than the ingredient list might suggest. These come together quickly with no cooking required, just slicing, mashing, and assembling — which makes them ideal for a light snack, a party appetizer, or a no-fuss starter. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives takes the whole platter from simple to genuinely impressive.
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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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