MSG Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds filled with chunky, lime-bright avocado make for one of those appetizers that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh avocado, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, cumin, and a little heat from jalapeño if you want it — so there's zero guesswork about what you're eating. That matters a lot when you're avoiding processed flavor enhancers, because even "simple" store-bought dips and snacks can hide additives you'd rather skip. Making the filling yourself takes only a few minutes and a fork, and you get that satisfying, chunky guacamole texture without anything unnecessary sneaking in. The cucumber cups do double duty as both vessel and vegetable, keeping things light and naturally crunchy without any crackers or chips required. A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving ties everything together and keeps the avocado looking vibrant. These are ideal for a quick lunch, a party spread, or any moment when you want something genuinely fresh and clean.
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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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