Beef Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(8)

These little lettuce cups are a bright, refreshing bite that feel as good as they look on the plate. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool julienned cucumber, and creamy avocado, all tied together with a zingy lime-ginger dressing that you'll want to drizzle on everything. The dressing comes together in seconds — just lime juice, olive oil, fresh ginger, honey, and sea salt whisked until smooth — and it lifts the whole dish with a citrusy punch that keeps every bite lively. This is the kind of recipe that proves plant-forward eating doesn't have to be boring or complicated. A scatter of pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and makes the presentation look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. Everything is assembled fresh and served immediately, so the textures stay crisp and the avocado stays vibrant. Whether you're putting together a light lunch, a starter for a crowd, or just a weeknight dinner that comes together fast, these cups deliver serious flavor without turning on the stove.

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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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