Vegetarian Lime Broccoli Sprout Cups
These little lettuce cups are bright, fresh, and genuinely exciting to eat — the kind of thing that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with almost no effort. Crisp butter lettuce leaves act as natural vessels for a filling packed with peppery broccoli sprouts, cool julienned cucumber, creamy avocado, and fragrant cilantro. The dressing is where everything really sings: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, a touch of honey, and good olive oil whisk into something zippy and balanced that coats every sprout and strand of cucumber beautifully. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's naturally meat-free without any compromise on flavor or satisfaction. A scatter of pumpkin seeds on top adds a subtle crunch that makes each bite feel complete. Serve them straight away so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant — these are best eaten the moment they hit the table.
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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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