Turmeric Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil that adds depth without any fuss. Scallion greens and a touch of ground cumin round everything out, giving you that classic guacamole character in every bite. The real showstopper here is the serving vessel: crisp green cabbage leaves stand in as natural cups, making this as visually striking as it is delicious. Many spice blends and seasoning mixes sneak in turmeric as a filler or color booster, so making guacamole from scratch with individually checked ingredients keeps things clean and worry-free. Everything comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the result. Serve immediately with lime wedges for an extra hit of citrus, and watch the platter empty before you've even sat down.
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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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