Pecan Free Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(8)

These little lettuce cups are a bright, refreshing bite that feels as good as it looks on the table. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a tangle of broccoli sprouts, cool julienned cucumber, and creamy avocado, all tied together with a zippy lime-ginger dressing that wakes everything up. The honey and olive oil round out the citrus beautifully, giving you a dressing that's light but genuinely craveable. Everything here is whole, clean, and naturally free from tree nuts, so you never have to second-guess a single ingredient. The pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch if you want a little extra texture without reaching for anything that could cause concern. Assembly is effortless — just whisk, toss, and arrange — making this a perfect no-fuss appetizer or light lunch that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve them immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant.

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Ingredients

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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