Cheddar Shrimp and Avocado Cucumber Bites
Crisp cucumber sliced and topped with seasoned cooked shrimp, creamy avocado, and sharp cheddar. A quick, egg-free, low-FODMAP snack packed with high-quality protein.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Gillian + Lila
Gillian created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Instructions
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Wash 0
Wash 0.5 English cucumber under cool running water and dry thoroughly with a towel.
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Slice the cucumber into 0.25 inch (0.6cm) thick rounds and line them up on a small plate.
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Dice 0
Dice 0.5 avocado into small, uniform cubes.
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Dice 30g sharp cheddar cheese into bite-sized…
Dice 30g sharp cheddar cheese into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine 100g cooked shrimp
In a small mixing bowl, combine 100g cooked shrimp, the diced avocado, and the diced cheddar cheese.
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Drizzle 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil and…
Drizzle 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tsp lemon juice over the shrimp mixture and toss gently with a spoon until evenly combined.
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Top each cucumber round evenly with a…
Top each cucumber round evenly with a spoonful of the shrimp, cheddar, and avocado mixture.
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