Brazil Nut Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
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 slices, all tied together with a zingy lime and ginger dressing that genuinely makes you want to lick the bowl. The dressing comes together in seconds — just whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey, fresh ginger, and sea salt until smooth, and you're ready to go. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. A handful of pumpkin seeds scattered on top adds a satisfying crunch if you want a little extra texture. These are the kind of appetizers or light lunch bites that disappear fast at the table, and they're easy enough to pull off on a weeknight without breaking a sweat.
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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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