Wheat Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds take the place of any cracker or chip here, making these little bites a naturally grain-free option that doesn't feel like a compromise. The filling is a punchy, chunky guacamole-style mixture — ripe avocado mashed with fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and a whisper of cumin — that tastes bright and satisfying in every single bite. Hollowing out the cucumber rounds is easier than it sounds, and the result is a sturdy little cup that holds the filling without getting soggy. A touch of jalapeño and optional red pepper flakes let you dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear fast at a party, and nobody ever misses the bread. They come together with minimal prep and zero cooking, which makes them just as appealing on a busy weeknight as they are on a weekend spread.
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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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