Pregnancy Friendly Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds filled with creamy mashed avocado make for one of those snacks that feels indulgent but is actually doing your body a serious favor. Avocados bring healthy fats and folate to the table — both genuinely useful during pregnancy — while fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of cumin give the filling a bright, punchy flavor that keeps things exciting. The jalapeño is completely optional, which is a thoughtful touch when spice tolerance can shift week to week. Each little cup is naturally free of anything processed, so there's no label-reading required — just whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. The cucumber base keeps everything light and hydrating, and the no-cook assembly means you can pull this together quickly even on the days when standing in the kitchen for long stretches sounds like a hard pass. Serve them immediately after filling and they hold their shape beautifully, making them just as appealing for a casual lunch as they are for a gathering where you want something that looks a little fancy without much effort.
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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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