Gut Friendly Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy, herb-packed avocado mash — this is the kind of snack that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. The avocado base gets its depth from fresh chives, parsley, and thyme, while a touch of turmeric and ginger add gentle warmth that's as soothing as it is delicious. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting flavor-wise, delivering that savory, aromatic punch without relying on raw garlic, which can be tough on a sensitive digestive system. Lemon juice brightens everything up and keeps the mash beautifully vibrant. Each bite is light, refreshing, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of thing you can snack on without feeling weighed down afterward. These are best served fresh, so they make a fantastic last-minute appetizer or a wholesome midday pick-me-up that your gut will actually thank you for.
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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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