Paleo Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Cool, crisp, and loaded with bright flavor, these little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Thick-cut English cucumber rounds are hollowed into natural cups, then filled with a chunky, lime-kissed avocado mash that gets its depth from red onion, cumin, and fresh cilantro. Every single ingredient here is clean and whole-food — no grains, no legumes, no dairy — so they fit effortlessly into a grain-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. The jalapeño and red pepper flakes are optional, which means you can dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. Because the filling comes together with just a fork and a bowl, this is genuinely one of the easiest things you can bring to a summer gathering or set out as a weeknight snack. Serve them right away for the best texture, and keep a few lime wedges nearby — that extra squeeze at the end really ties everything together.

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Ingredients

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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