Caffeine Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These crisp little lettuce cups are a bright, refreshing bite that feels as good as it looks on the table. Butter lettuce leaves act as natural edible bowls, cradling a tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool julienned cucumber, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro — a combination that's light yet genuinely satisfying. The dressing is where everything comes together: fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated ginger, and a touch of raw honey create a zingy, slightly sweet vinaigrette that lifts every ingredient in the cup. Everything here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — just whole, clean ingredients from start to finish. A scatter of pumpkin seeds on top adds a subtle crunch that makes each bite feel a little more complete. This is the kind of recipe that works equally well as a party appetizer or a quick weeknight starter, and it comes together with almost no cooking at all.
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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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