Low Sugar Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds filled with creamy, lime-bright avocado make for a snack or appetizer that feels genuinely festive without a single gram of added sugar in sight. The filling comes together with ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of cumin — real, whole ingredients that deliver serious flavor on their own terms. Using cucumber as the vessel is a clever move that keeps things light and naturally gluten-free while giving every bite a satisfying crunch. A little jalapeño and red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd, and the whole thing is ready to serve in minutes. It's the kind of recipe that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did, which is always a win. Serve it straight away so the cups stay crisp and the guacamole-style filling stays vibrant and green.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the filling
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 3/4-inch thick. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving the bottom intact to form a cup. Arrange the rounds on a serving platter.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, red onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mash and stir with a fork until the mixture is chunky but cohesive, with no large unbroken pieces of avocado remaining.
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