Whip up a batch of blackened chickpeas and use them to make these delicious spicy chickpea avocado cucumber bites! This is a bite-sized summery appetizer that is very refreshing. I was originally inspired to make this after coming across Closet Cooking’s blackened shrimp avocado cucumber bites. I replaced the shrimp with an ingredient that’s cheaper, easier...
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Whip up a batch of blackened chickpeas and use them to make these delicious spicy chickpea avocado cucumber bites! This is a bite-sized summery appetizer that is very refreshing.

As for the rest of this appetizer, it simply consists of sliced cucumber rounds, topped with mashed avocado (or guacamole if you please), an optional drizzle of chipotle crema or chipotle mayo, and sprinkled with fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or chives are all great here).
If you’re serving these chickpea avocado cucumber bites to a crowd, just be a little more judicious with the chipotle drizzle than I was in the photos. Happy eating!

Spicy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Bites

Easy and refreshing spicy chickpea avocado cucumber bites. Garnish with fresh herbs and chipotle crema. 

1 avocado (mashed well (or substitute about 4 oz. prepared guacamole))
1 tsp lemon or lime juice ((omit if using guacamole))
salt and pepper (to taste (omit if using guacamole))
2 cucumbers (cut into thick slices)
1 recipe blackened chi...