Almond Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(8)

These little lettuce cups are as fresh and vibrant as food gets — crisp butter lettuce cradling a tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and bright cilantro, all tied together with a zingy lime and ginger dressing. The whole thing comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it perfect for a light lunch, a starter, or a snack you actually feel good about. The dressing is a simple whisk of lime juice, olive oil, honey, and fresh ginger — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just clean flavors that let the produce shine. Broccoli sprouts bring a mild, peppery bite that pairs beautifully with the richness of the avocado, and a handful of pumpkin seeds on top adds just enough crunch to make every bite interesting. Because every ingredient here is whole and naturally free from tree nuts, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just grab your produce and go. Serve these straight away so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays bright, and don't be surprised when the platter disappears fast.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the cups

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

For the filling

2 cups broccoli sprouts
1 medium cucumber, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
1 ripe avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

For the dressing

3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp raw honey
¼ tsp sea salt

For serving

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Select 8 large, cup-shaped butter lettuce leaves and arrange them on a serving platter or board. Reserve any smaller inner leaves for another use.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, grated ginger, honey, and sea salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

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