BHA & BHT Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, citrusy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast. Ripe avocados get mashed with bright lime juice, fragrant cilantro, scallion greens, a touch of garlic-infused olive oil, and warm cumin — every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into so many packaged dips and store-bought guacamoles. Making it from scratch means you stay completely in control of what goes into the bowl. The cabbage cups are a genuinely clever serving vessel — sturdy enough to scoop with, refreshingly crisp against the rich avocado, and naturally free of any processed additives. They also make the whole thing feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Serve these at a party and watch people reach for seconds before they've even finished their first cup.
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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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