Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and built for sharing, this guacamole-in-a-cabbage-cup combo is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil for a dip that's layered with flavor without relying on anything processed or packaged. That matters more than you might think — many store-bought dips and even some seasoning blends sneak in cured or preserved ingredients that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, every component is fresh and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. The cabbage cups replace chips or crackers with a satisfying crunch that also happens to make the whole thing feel a little more elegant. A pinch of cumin and a squeeze of lime tie everything together, and the garnish of extra cilantro leaves makes it look like you put in way more effort than you actually did. It's a genuinely crowd-pleasing bite that works as a starter, a snack, or a light party spread.
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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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