Black Pepper Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
Bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying, these lettuce cups are the kind of dish that looks like it took way more effort than it did. Butter lettuce leaves cradle a vibrant filling of broccoli sprouts, crisp julienned cucumber, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro — a combination that hits every texture you want in a single bite. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated ginger, honey, and sea salt come together into something zippy and well-rounded without a single peppercorn in sight. For anyone navigating a black pepper sensitivity, dressings and seasonings are often the trickiest part of eating out or buying pre-made, since pepper hides in almost everything. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. The optional pumpkin seeds add a subtle crunch and a little extra nutrition if you want them. Serve these immediately after assembling and they disappear fast — don't be surprised if you're making a second batch.
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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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