Alpha Gal Friendly Broccoli Sprout Avocado Cups with Turmeric-Cumin Dressing
Creamy avocado halves make the perfect edible bowl for a bright, crunchy filling of broccoli sprouts, crisp cucumber, and paper-thin radish slices. The real star is the golden turmeric-cumin dressing — whisked together with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of ginger, it ties every element together with warm, earthy depth. Because alpha-gal syndrome means avoiding mammalian meat and byproducts, finding satisfying meals that feel complete and exciting can be a real challenge, but this dish delivers on both fronts without a single ingredient to second-guess. Everything here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-reading stress or hidden animal-derived additives to worry about. Assembly takes just minutes: toss the sprout mixture in half the dressing, pile it into the avocado cavities, and finish with a final drizzle plus optional cilantro and pumpkin seeds for extra texture. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a starter, or a side that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely filling — this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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