Honey Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of appetizer that disappears before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil, and a pinch of cumin — a lineup that's bold and herbaceous without a single sweetener in sight. That matters more than you'd think, since some store-bought guacamoles and dips sneak in honey or agave as a flavor balancer, making label-reading a chore. Here, every ingredient is savory and tangy by nature, so there's nothing to second-guess. Serving it in crisp cabbage cups instead of chips adds a satisfying crunch and keeps the whole thing feeling light and fresh. It's an effortless crowd-pleaser that works as a party starter, a snack, or a colorful addition to a spread — and it comes together in one bowl with no cooking required.
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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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