Xanthan Gum Free Cabbage Cup Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of appetizer that disappears before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, scallion greens, garlic-infused olive oil, and a touch of cumin — a simple combination that tastes anything but. The cabbage cups replace chips or tortillas as the vessel, giving you a satisfying crunch that also happens to keep things light and naturally wholesome. Because every ingredient here is a whole food or a clean pantry staple, there's no need to squint at labels hunting for hidden additives or stabilizers — this one is straightforwardly safe and delicious. Guacamole is one of those recipes that's naturally free of thickeners and binders anyway, but using garlic-infused olive oil instead of raw garlic is a smart touch that adds depth without any fuss. Serve it straight from the bowl into those crisp green cups and watch it vanish.
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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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