Pistachio Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds cradling a bright, chunky avocado filling — this appetizer is the kind of thing that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a whisper of cumin bring the filling to life with layers of flavor that feel way more impressive than the effort involved. 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 clean and whole-food, so there's no label-reading stress and absolutely no worry about hidden nuts or cross-contact from specialty ingredients. The cucumber cups themselves do double duty as vessel and vegetable, keeping things light and naturally gluten-free without any crackers or bread required. These are best served right after assembly so the cups stay crisp and the filling stays vibrant — just squeeze a little extra lime over the top and you're good to go.
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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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