Low Sugar Broccoli Sprout Avocado Cups with Turmeric-Cumin Dressing
Creamy avocado halves become edible bowls here, filled with a crisp tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool cucumber, and paper-thin radish slices that add a satisfying crunch in every bite. The real star is the golden turmeric-cumin dressing — whisked together with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of ginger, it's bright, earthy, and just a little exotic without a single drop of sweetener in sight. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of added sugar, so there's no label-reading required and no sneaky sweeteners hiding in a bottled dressing. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a whisk, making it an effortless choice for a light lunch or an impressive starter. A scatter of fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds over the top adds color and a subtle nuttiness that pulls the whole dish together beautifully. Serve it immediately so the avocado stays vibrant and the sprouts keep their delicate crispness.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 cup broccoli sprouts, rinsed and dried
- ½ cup english cucumber, finely diced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is uniform and slightly emulsified.
- 2
In a separate bowl, toss the broccoli sprouts, diced cucumber, and sliced radishes with half of the dressing until lightly coated.
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