MSG Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely crave-worthy, these lettuce cups are built entirely from whole ingredients — no flavor packets, no bottled sauces, nothing that sneaks in unwanted additives. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought dressings and seasoning blends are common culprits for hidden glutamates. Here, the dressing is whisked together from scratch using fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated ginger, raw honey, and sea salt, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. The broccoli sprouts bring a mild, peppery bite that pairs beautifully with cool cucumber and creamy avocado, all cradled in tender butter lettuce leaves. A handful of fresh cilantro and an optional scatter of pumpkin seeds round things out with color and a little crunch. It comes together quickly in a mixing bowl with no cooking required, making it an ideal light lunch or a stunning starter when you want something that looks impressive without much effort. Serve immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays bright.
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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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