Carrageenan Free Broccoli Sprout Avocado Cups with Turmeric-Cumin Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying, these avocado cups are the kind of dish that looks like it came from a trendy café but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a whisk and a cutting board. The avocado halves act as natural bowls, cradling a crisp tangle of broccoli sprouts, cucumber, and radish that brings real texture and brightness to every bite. The dressing is where things get interesting — ground turmeric, cumin, and ginger bloom in a simple emulsion of lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil, giving the whole dish a warm, earthy depth that feels anything but ordinary. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means none of the thickeners or stabilizers that sneak into bottled dressings and packaged convenience foods. For anyone navigating carrageenan concerns, that matters enormously — store-bought dressings and even some plant-based products are notorious hiding spots for it. Pumpkin seeds and fresh cilantro finish things off with a little crunch and herbal lift, though the dish holds its own beautifully without them. Serve it immediately so the avocado stays bright and the sprouts keep their satisfying snap.
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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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