Candida Diet Friendly Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds cradling a bright, chunky avocado filling — this appetizer is as refreshing to eat as it looks on a platter. The filling comes together with just a fork: ripe avocado mashed with fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of cumin for warmth. Every ingredient here is clean and whole-food, which is exactly what makes this such a natural fit for anyone navigating a candida-conscious way of eating — no grains, no added sugars, no sneaky fillers to second-guess. The cucumber cups do double duty as both vessel and vegetable, keeping things light while still giving you something satisfying to bite into. A pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of extra lime at the end pulls the whole thing together beautifully. These are best served right away so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant, making them ideal for a quick snack or a crowd-pleasing starter that comes together with almost no effort.
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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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