Description
These Avocado Cucumber Bites are a refreshing and healthy appetizer made with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber slices, and a touch of lime and spices. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a light lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, place a dollop of the avocado mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Garnish with chopped chives or green onions.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for a smoother texture.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for some heat.
- Serve immediately to prevent the avocado from browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
