Vegetarian Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds filled with creamy, lime-bright avocado — this appetizer is the kind of thing that disappears from a platter before you even get a chance to announce it. Each little cup is hollowed out just enough to cradle a generous scoop of chunky guacamole-style filling, seasoned with red onion, cilantro, cumin, and a hit of jalapeño if you like a little heat. The whole thing comes together with nothing but fresh produce and pantry spices, making it a genuinely clean, plant-based bite that doesn't feel like a compromise. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of meat, poultry, and fish, there's no swapping or substituting required — it just works. The lime juice keeps the avocado vibrant and adds a bright tang that balances the richness beautifully. Serve these immediately after assembling so the cucumber stays snappy and the filling holds its texture, and don't skip the extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
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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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