Oats Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Crisp cucumber rounds cradle a bright, chunky avocado filling that tastes like the best guacamole you've ever had — only served in its own edible vessel. The lime juice keeps everything fresh and punchy, while cumin, red onion, and cilantro layer in just enough complexity to make these feel like a real appetizer rather than a last-minute snack. A touch of jalapeño and red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and cereals, so there's zero need to audit labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. These are ideal for warm-weather gatherings where you want something that looks impressive but comes together with a fork and a cutting board. 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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