MSG Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, a touch of garlic-infused olive oil, and a pinch of cumin — every single ingredient is whole and clean, with zero hidden additives or flavor enhancers to worry about. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought dips and seasoning blends sneak in glutamates or yeast extracts that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you control exactly what goes in the bowl. The cabbage cups are a genuinely clever serving vessel — sturdy enough to scoop, naturally crisp, and they keep things light and low-waste. A squeeze of lime over the top right before serving keeps everything vibrant and punchy. Whether you're putting this out for a crowd or just making a snack for yourself, it comes together in minutes and tastes like you actually tried.
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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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