Walnut Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds act as the perfect edible vessel for a bright, herby avocado filling that comes together with just a fork and a few fresh ingredients. The filling layers ripe avocado with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of cumin for a flavor combination that feels fresh and a little bold all at once. A hint of jalapeño and optional red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table. These little bites are naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no label-reading stress involved. They're ideal for a party spread, a light lunch, or an appetizer that disappears faster than you'd expect. Serve them right away so the cucumber stays snappy and the avocado filling holds its vibrant green color.
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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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