By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 15
26 cal · 15 min
Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups
Recipe GLPRc65b9bb99f8e6f
Crispy phyllo shells filled with creamy guacamole seasoned with garlic, cumin, lime, and cilantro, then topped with briny black olives. This elegant yet simple appetizer combines fresh Mexican flavors with a satisfying crunch—perfect for entertaining or a quick healthy snack. No cooking required, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
1½ California avocados, pitted
2 black olives, cut into half-circles
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tsp fresh cilantro, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp fresh lime juice
15 store-bought phyllo shells, defrosted
⅛ tsp salt
3 tbsp diced tomato
Directions
Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Using the back of a fork, mash the avocado until it reaches your desired consistency—slightly chunky or smooth, as you prefer.
Add the lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and a dash of cayenne pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir until well combined. Taste the mixture and add more cayenne pepper if you prefer additional heat.
Gently fold in the diced tomato, black olive pieces, and fresh minced cilantro until evenly distributed throughout the guacamole.
Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of guacamole mixture into each phyllo shell. Top each filled shell with a black olive half-circle.
Arrange the filled cups on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient is a walk into Harris Teeter or Food Lion without a second thought: avocado, black olives, cilantro, lime, garlic, cumin, and cayenne are standard stock, and phyllo shells live in the frozen aisle where you expect them. At roughly $0.75 to $1.00 per cup, the cost tracks to three avocados (the main spend at $1.50 each) and a $4 box of phyllo that covers 30 cups, making this genuinely cheap finger food for entertaining. The 15-minute claim is honest: no cooking, just halving and mashing avocado, chopping tomato and cilantro, and spooning into pre-baked shells. These do not hold well overnight once filled—the phyllo softens and avocado oxidizes—so this is a same-night assembly, which matters if you are prepping the day before a party.
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