Cashew Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, citrusy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast. Ripe avocados get mashed with bright lime juice, fragrant cilantro, and a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil that adds a subtle savory depth without any raw garlic bite. A pinch of cumin rounds everything out and gives it that warm, earthy undertone you didn't know your guac was missing. The whole thing gets spooned into crisp green cabbage leaves, turning a classic dip into a handheld bite that's as fun to eat as it is to look at. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about sneaky add-ins that sometimes show up in store-bought versions. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it an effortless appetizer or snack that works just as well for a casual weeknight as it does for a party spread. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and a few extra cilantro leaves, and you've got something genuinely beautiful on the table.
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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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