Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
Crisp butter lettuce leaves stand in for any processed wrapper here, making these fresh little cups as clean and vibrant as a dish can get. The filling is a bright tangle of broccoli sprouts, julienned cucumber, and cilantro, all tossed in a zippy lime-ginger dressing that comes together in seconds. Creamy avocado slices layered on top add richness without any cured, smoked, or preserved ingredients — every component is whole and unprocessed, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. That matters more than people realize, since a lot of convenient grab-and-go snacks and deli-style wraps quietly rely on preservatives to extend shelf life. Making these at home means you control exactly what goes in, and the payoff is a plate that looks genuinely stunning. A handful of pumpkin seeds scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch and makes the whole thing feel like something you'd order at a nice café. Serve them immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays bright — these are best enjoyed the moment they're assembled.
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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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