Chestnut 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 hits every note — creamy, tangy, a little heat from jalapeño if you want it, and a fresh pop of cilantro in every bite. The cumin adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overwhelming the freshness of the other ingredients. Because the whole dish is built from produce, citrus, and spices, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no sneaky additives, no processed fillers, just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. It's naturally free of tree nuts and their relatives, so anyone navigating that kind of allergy can dig in without a second thought. Assembly is quick and intuitive, and the result looks genuinely impressive on a serving platter. Serve them right away with extra lime wedges and they're as good as anything you'd find at a restaurant — minus the guesswork.
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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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