Hazelnut Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds cradling a bright, chunky avocado filling — this appetizer is the kind of thing that disappears from a platter before you even sit down. The filling comes together with fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of cumin, giving it a bold, zesty flavor that feels anything but plain or virtuous. A little jalapeño and red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. The cucumber cups themselves are a clever move: no crackers, no bread, just a satisfying crunch that keeps things light and fresh. These are best served immediately so the cucumber stays snappy and the avocado stays vibrant, making them ideal for a quick snack spread or a casual gathering starter.
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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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