Barley Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of appetizer that disappears the moment it hits the table. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil for a dip that tastes vibrant and deeply satisfying. Ground cumin adds just enough warmth to round everything out without overpowering the fresh ingredients. The real twist here is the serving vessel — crisp green cabbage leaves stand in for chips or crackers, giving you a satisfying scoop with a subtle crunch and zero grain in sight. For anyone navigating a grain-free or barley-free lifestyle, store-bought dips and packaged snack vehicles can be a minefield of hidden additives, so this whole-ingredient approach is genuinely refreshing. Everything on the ingredient list is naturally clean and straightforward, so you can serve this with total confidence at a party or just make it for yourself on a weeknight. Squeeze an extra wedge of lime over the top right before serving and watch it vanish.
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4 servings
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp scallion greens (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
For serving
- 1 small head green cabbage, outer leaves separated into cups
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Separate 8–12 large, cup-shaped outer leaves from the cabbage head, rinse them under cold water, and pat dry. Arrange on a serving platter and set aside.
- 2
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice immediately to prevent browning, then mash with a fork or potato masher to your preferred texture — chunky with visible avocado pieces, or smoother with just a few lumps remaining.
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