Nutmeg 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 announce them. Each crisp round of English cucumber gets hollowed into a tiny vessel and loaded with a chunky, bright avocado filling seasoned with lime juice, cumin, red onion, and fresh cilantro. The result is cool, creamy, and just a little punchy — especially if you go ahead and add the jalapeño. Warm spices like nutmeg can sneak into all kinds of pre-made guacamoles and seasoning blends, but this filling is built entirely from scratch with a short, clean ingredient list, so you know exactly what's in every bite. There's no cooking involved, just a little chopping and mashing, which makes this ideal for warm-weather gatherings or a quick snack when you want something that feels fancy without the effort. A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving ties everything together and keeps the avocado looking vibrant and green. Serve them immediately and watch them vanish.
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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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