Red Meat Allergy Friendly Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds filled with chunky, lime-bright avocado make for a snack or appetizer that feels genuinely exciting without requiring any cooking at all. The filling comes together with just a fork — ripe avocado mashed with fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of cumin for warmth — and the result is bold, fresh, and deeply satisfying. Because every single ingredient here is whole, plant-based, and naturally free of red meat, there's zero guesswork about what's in your food. That makes these cups a reliable go-to when you need something crowd-pleasing that won't cause any concern for guests navigating meat allergies. The jalapeño and red pepper flakes are optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. Serve them immediately after filling and they hold their shape beautifully, making them just as at home on a party platter as they are for a quick afternoon bite.
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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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