Black Pepper Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(18)

Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is everything you want in a crowd-pleasing dip — and the crisp cabbage cups make it feel a little more special than a bowl and chips. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, a touch of garlic-infused olive oil, and a hint of cumin for a well-rounded, herbaceous bite that doesn't need any heat to be interesting. For anyone avoiding black pepper, guacamole is usually a safe zone, but it's easy to accidentally grab a seasoned mix or a restaurant version that sneaks it in — making a homemade batch like this the smartest move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can mash with confidence. The cabbage cups do double duty as a vessel and a fresh, crunchy contrast to the rich, velvety guac — no chips required, though no one's stopping you. Serve it right away with a squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro for a dish that looks as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

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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