Lupin Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These little lettuce cups are fresh, vibrant, and genuinely exciting to eat — the kind of thing that disappears fast at a gathering or makes a weeknight feel a little more special. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a tangle of broccoli sprouts and julienned cucumber, all tossed in a bright lime-ginger dressing that has just enough honey to balance the acidity. Creamy avocado slices layered on top bring richness that ties everything together beautifully. The whole assembly is built from clean, whole ingredients — fresh produce, olive oil, lime juice, and a touch of honey — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden legume-based fillers or flour blends that can sneak into packaged dressings. Lupin, which shows up more often than you'd expect in certain flour mixes and processed foods, simply has no place here. A scatter of pumpkin seeds at the end adds a satisfying crunch if you want it. Serve these immediately after assembling and they're absolutely stunning.
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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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