High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Guacamole is one of those crowd-pleasing dips that should be simple, yet store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners and additives that have no business being near an avocado. This version keeps things completely clean — ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, a touch of garlic-infused olive oil, and a whisper of cumin are all you need. The result is bright, creamy, and deeply savory in a way that packaged dips rarely manage to pull off. Serving it in crisp cabbage cups is a genuinely clever move: they act as natural scoops, adding a satisfying crunch without any processed crackers or chips in the mix. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a fork and a good mashing arm. It's the kind of appetizer or snack that looks impressive on a platter but demands almost zero effort, which is always a win.
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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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