Carrageenan Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds are hollowed into natural cups and loaded with a chunky, lime-bright avocado filling that has just enough heat from jalapeño and a warm whisper of cumin to keep things interesting. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh produce, citrus, and spice — which means there is nothing processed hiding in the mix and no reason to squint at a label. That matters more than people realize, because carrageenan tends to sneak into store-bought guacamoles, dairy-based dips, and even some packaged snacks that seem totally innocent. Making the filling yourself from scratch takes only minutes and a fork, and the result is far fresher and more vibrant than anything out of a tub. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado keeps its gorgeous green color, and have a few extra lime wedges on hand because people will want more.
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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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