Lupin Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
These little cucumber cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to sit down. Each crisp cucumber round gets hollowed into a tiny vessel and loaded with a chunky, bright avocado filling seasoned with lime juice, cumin, red onion, and fresh cilantro — it's basically guacamole with a built-in scoop. The jalapeño and red pepper flakes are optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. Because the entire recipe is built from whole, unprocessed produce and spices, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no flour-based fillers, no legume derivatives, no ingredient you'd need to scrutinize on a label. Lupin, which can sneak into everything from pasta to baked goods as a protein booster, simply has no place here. The result is a snack that feels genuinely festive and fresh rather than like a compromise. Serve them immediately after filling so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado mixture keeps its vibrant color.
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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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