Nitrate & Nitrite 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 took serious effort but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a whisk and a cutting board. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — ripe avocados, crisp broccoli sprouts, cool cucumber, and paper-thin radishes — so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or preservatives. The dressing is where things get really interesting: ground turmeric, cumin, and ginger bloom in a simple emulsion of fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil, creating a warm, earthy brightness that ties everything together beautifully. Avoiding cured meats, deli products, and packaged sauces is the usual challenge with this kind of dietary need, and this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely by leaning on produce and pantry spices you can trust. The avocado halves do double duty as both vessel and ingredient, their buttery richness balancing the peppery sprouts and the zippy dressing in every bite. A scatter of cilantro and pumpkin seeds on top adds a little texture and color that makes the whole plate feel restaurant-worthy. Serve it immediately so the avocado stays bright and the sprouts keep their satisfying crunch.
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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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