Nightshade Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds hold a bright, chunky avocado filling that tastes like summer in every single bite. The lime juice keeps the mash fresh and tangy, while red onion, cilantro, and a whisper of cumin layer in just enough complexity to make this feel like a real dish rather than a quick snack. Nightshade-free eating can get tricky with crowd-pleasing appetizers, since so many dips and finger foods lean on tomatoes, peppers, or paprika — but this recipe sidesteps all of that without sacrificing any of the fun. The jalapeño is listed as optional, so you can easily leave it out and keep the whole thing completely on plan. Everything comes together with a fork and a spoon, no cooking required, which makes it an ideal choice when you want something impressive without heating up the kitchen. Serve them the moment they're assembled and the cucumber stays snappy, the avocado stays vibrant, and every guest at the table will be reaching for seconds.
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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)
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- 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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
- 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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