Artificial Food Coloring Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These vibrant little cups are a fresh, crunchy celebration of real ingredients — the kind of dish that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with almost no effort. Butter lettuce leaves act as natural vessels, cradling a tangle of broccoli sprouts, crisp julienned cucumber, creamy avocado, and bright cilantro in every bite. The dressing is where everything really sings: fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated ginger, and a touch of raw honey create a zippy, lightly sweet vinaigrette that ties the whole thing together. Every single component here is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding behind a dye number or artificial color additive. That peace of mind is genuinely hard to find in a dish this satisfying and snack-friendly. A scatter of pumpkin seeds on top adds a subtle nuttiness and a little extra texture if you want it. Serve these immediately after assembling and they're an absolute showstopper — light enough for a starter, but filling enough to anchor a casual lunch.
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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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