Soy Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
These little bites are proof that a snack can feel festive and fresh without any fuss. Crisp English cucumber rounds get hollowed into tiny cups, then filled with a chunky, herb-forward avocado mash brightened by fresh lime juice and a hit of cumin. The red onion and cilantro add just enough bite and fragrance to make each piece feel like a complete flavor experience. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — fresh produce, spices, citrus — there's nothing to second-guess on the label and no hidden additives to track down. The optional jalapeño and red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. They're best served right away so the cucumber stays snappy and the avocado stays vibrant, making them ideal for a quick appetizer spread or a light afternoon snack.
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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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