Cinnamon Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp, and loaded with bright flavor, these cucumber cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Each thick-cut cucumber round gets hollowed into a little vessel, then filled with a chunky, lime-kissed avocado mash that's seasoned with cumin, red onion, cilantro, and a hit of jalapeño if you like a little heat. The whole thing comes together with no cooking required — just a knife, a spoon, and a bowl. For anyone navigating a spice sensitivity, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying find because the flavor is bold and layered without relying on warming spices like cinnamon that can sneak into unexpected places. Cumin and fresh lime do all the heavy lifting here, delivering depth and brightness in every bite. Serve them straight away with extra lime wedges and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a fresh, crowd-pleasing snack that feels a little fancy without any fuss.
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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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