Beef Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp, and loaded with bright flavor, these little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Thick-cut English cucumber rounds are hollowed into natural cups and packed with a chunky, lime-kissed avocado filling that gets its depth from red onion, fresh cilantro, and a hint of cumin. The jalapeño and red pepper flakes are optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. Everything here is completely plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, which means no label-scanning or ingredient swaps needed — it just works as written. The whole thing comes together with a fork and a spoon, no cooking required, making it one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you can pull off on a warm afternoon. Serve them immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime for that final pop of brightness.
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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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