Pescatarian Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Fresh, vibrant, and endlessly snackable, this guacamole served in crisp cabbage cups is the kind of appetizer that disappears before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed to a creamy, chunky texture and brightened with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a hint of cumin — simple ingredients that do serious work. A drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle depth that makes this feel a little more special than your average dip. The cabbage cups replace chips or crackers entirely, giving you a cool, crunchy vessel that keeps things light and naturally low-carb without any extra effort. This is a great fit for pescatarian eating because the whole dish is built around fresh produce and good fats — no meat, no seafood required, just clean and satisfying flavors. Serve it straight away so the cabbage stays crisp and the guacamole stays bright green, and have a few extra lime wedges on hand because people will want them.
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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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