Alpha Gal Friendly Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of dish that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a whisk and a mixing bowl. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool julienned cucumber, and creamy avocado, all tied together with a bright lime-ginger dressing that genuinely makes you want to lick the bowl. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from mammalian meat and dairy, which means people managing an alpha-gal allergy can dig in without the usual mental checklist. The dressing — built on fresh lime juice, olive oil, raw honey, and grated ginger — delivers punchy, layered flavor without relying on any packaged sauces or condiments that might hide problematic ingredients. A handful of pumpkin seeds scattered on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra protein to round things out. Serve these straight away for the best texture, and don't be surprised when they disappear from the platter before you've even sat down.
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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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