Nitrate & Nitrite Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds cradle a bright, chunky avocado filling that tastes like summer in every single bite. The lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a whisper of cumin bring real depth to the mash, while the optional jalapeño and red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down to suit your crowd. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh produce, a squeeze of citrus, a pinch of spice — there's nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden preservatives or cured-meat-style additives that so often sneak into party snacks. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber slice is a clever little trick that keeps the filling right where you want it without any crackers, bread, or processed vessels involved. These are the kind of bites that disappear fast at a gathering, but they're equally satisfying as a light lunch or a no-fuss appetizer on a weeknight. Serve them immediately after filling so the cucumbers stay snappy and the avocado stays vibrant green.
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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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