Yeast Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp, and loaded with bright flavor, these cucumber cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Each thick-cut cucumber round gets hollowed into a little vessel, then filled with a chunky, lime-spiked avocado mixture that's fresh, creamy, and just a little spicy if you lean into the jalapeño. Because the whole thing is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients — fresh produce, citrus, and spices — there's no need to scan labels for hidden fermented additives or worry about sneaky yeast-derived flavor enhancers that show up in so many packaged snacks and dips. The cumin and red onion give the filling real depth, while the lime juice keeps the avocado vibrant and punchy. It's naturally no-cook, which means minimal cleanup and maximum payoff. Serve these straight away with extra lime wedges and they're an effortless crowd-pleaser that fits cleanly into a yeast-conscious way of eating without sacrificing a single bit of flavor.
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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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