Rice Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds take the place of any grain-based vessel here, making this a naturally satisfying bite that never misses rice or crackers for a second. Each little cup gets hollowed out just enough to cradle a generous scoop of chunky, lime-bright avocado filling that's loaded with fresh cilantro, red onion, and a whisper of cumin. The jalapeño and red pepper flakes are optional, so you can dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. Because every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, there's no label-reading required — just straightforward produce and spices doing all the heavy lifting. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear fast at a party, but they're also easy enough to throw together for a quick weekday snack. Serve them immediately after filling so the cucumber stays snappy and the guacamole-style topping stays vibrant and fresh.
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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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