Walnut Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of appetizer that disappears before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, a touch of garlic-infused olive oil, and a whisper of cumin — a combination that's simple but genuinely delicious. The cabbage cups replace chips or tortillas as the vessel, giving you a satisfying crunch and a fresh, slightly sweet contrast to the rich guacamole. It's also a smart move for anyone navigating nut-free gatherings, since every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — no mystery blends, no shared-facility snack bags to second-guess. Guacamole recipes can sometimes sneak in unexpected add-ins, but this one keeps things clean and ingredient-transparent from start to finish. Serve it straight from the bowl into the cups and bring the lime wedges — people will be going back for seconds.
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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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