Ginger Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(18)

Creamy, bright, and endlessly scoopable, this guacamole is built on ripe avocados mashed to your perfect texture — whether that's chunky and rustic or silky smooth. Fresh lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil give it layers of flavor without any heat or spice that might catch you off guard. Ground cumin adds just enough warmth to round everything out, and every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when you're navigating a specific sensitivity. The cabbage cups are a genuinely clever swap for chips or tortillas — crisp, cool, and sturdy enough to hold a generous spoonful without collapsing. They also keep things light and fresh, making this feel like a snack you could eat on repeat. Serve it right away with lime wedges for an extra citrusy hit, and don't skip the cilantro garnish if you have it — it makes the whole platter look 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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