Gluten Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp, and loaded with bright flavor, these little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Thick-cut English cucumber rounds are hollowed into natural cups, then filled with a chunky, lime-kissed avocado mash that gets its depth from red onion, fresh cilantro, and a touch of cumin. The whole thing is naturally free of grains and gluten — no swaps or substitutions needed, just real whole ingredients doing all the work. That makes them a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating a gluten-free table, whether it's a casual get-together or a more carefully planned spread. A pinch of red pepper flakes on top adds just enough heat to keep things interesting, and a squeeze of fresh lime right before serving ties every bite together. They come together quickly, require zero cooking, and taste like something you'd order at a trendy restaurant — except you made them at home in about ten minutes.
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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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