Emulsifier Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of snack that disappears fast. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, a touch of garlic-infused olive oil, and a hint of cumin — every ingredient is whole and recognizable, with zero processed additives in sight. That matters more than you might think, because emulsifiers sneak into a surprising number of store-bought dips, sauces, and even bottled guacamole under names that are easy to overlook on a label. Making it from scratch here 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, naturally crisp, and they keep the whole spread light and refreshing. Spoon the guacamole in, hit it with a squeeze of lime, and you've got an appetizer or snack that looks impressive without requiring much effort at all. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to every time you need something crowd-pleasing and completely clean.
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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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