Sesame Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds cradle a bright, chunky avocado filling that tastes like summer in every single bite. The lime juice keeps the avocado fresh and vivid while the red onion, cilantro, and cumin layer in just enough savory depth to make this feel like a real dish rather than a simple snack. A touch of jalapeño and optional red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd, which makes this as flexible as it is fresh. Every ingredient here is naturally free of sesame in any form — no tahini, no sesame oil, no hidden seeds — so you can serve these at a gathering without a second thought. The cucumber cups themselves are a clever move: they hold the filling neatly, add a satisfying crunch, and skip the need for crackers or bread entirely. These come together quickly with nothing more than a knife, a spoon, and a bowl, making them ideal for last-minute entertaining or a light lunch that still feels a little special. Serve them immediately after filling so the cucumbers stay crisp and the avocado mixture stays bright and gorgeous.
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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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