Ginger Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds filled with creamy, lime-bright avocado make for a snack or appetizer that feels genuinely impressive with almost zero effort. The filling comes together with a fork — ripe avocado mashed with fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of cumin for earthy warmth. A little jalapeño and red pepper flakes are optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. What makes this recipe such a reliable choice is that every single ingredient is clean and straightforward — no spice blends, no sauces, no hidden additives to second-guess. Ginger, which sneaks into so many dressings, dips, and seasoning mixes, simply isn't here, making this a genuinely worry-free option for anyone avoiding it. Serve these right away so the cucumber stays snappy and the avocado filling holds its fresh color. They disappear fast at parties, but they're just as satisfying as a light lunch or a midday pick-me-up.
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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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