Chicken Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
These little bites are proof that the best appetizers don't need much to impress. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get hollowed into natural cups and loaded with a bright, chunky avocado filling spiked with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. The cumin adds just enough warmth to make the whole thing feel intentional rather than thrown together. Every single ingredient here is whole, fresh, and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in them — no hidden proteins, no processed fillers, nothing to second-guess. They come together fast and look genuinely beautiful on a platter, which makes them ideal for entertaining or a light snack when you want something that feels a little special. Serve them immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant, with an extra squeeze of lime right before they hit the table.
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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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