Almond Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds filled with creamy, lime-bright avocado — this appetizer is the kind of thing that disappears from a platter before you've even finished setting it out. Every ingredient here is clean and whole-food simple: ripe avocados mashed with fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, cumin, and a little heat from optional jalapeño. The cucumber acts as a natural edible vessel, so there's no cracker, no chip, and nothing to second-guess when you're keeping things grain-free and compliant. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is genuinely worry-free — it's built entirely from fresh produce and spices, with zero risk of hidden nut-based fillers or cross-contamination from pantry staples. The technique is as easy as it gets: scoop, mash, fill, and serve. A finish of red pepper flakes and a squeeze of extra lime takes the whole thing from simple to seriously craveable. Make these for a summer gathering or a light snack and watch them vanish.
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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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