AVOCADO LETTUCE CUPS

 Avocado lettuce cups are a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack option that combines the creamy goodness of avocados with the freshness of lettuce. Here's a simple recipe to make avocado lettuce cups:

Ingredients:

• Ripe avocados (2-3)
• Iceberg lettuce leaves
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Red onion, finely chopped
• Cucumber, diced
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
• Lime juice (from 1-2 limes)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until you achieve a smooth texture.
2. Add the chopped red onion, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro or parsley to the mashed avocado. Mix them together.
3. Squeeze the lime juice over the avocado mixture and season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
4. Take the iceberg lettuce leaves and carefully separate them to create cups. Rinse the leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel.
5. Fill each lettuce cup with a spoonful of the avocado mixture, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
6. Arrange the avocado lettuce cups on a serving platter or individual plates.
7. Optional: You can garnish the cups with additional chopped cilantro or parsley for added freshness.
8. Serve the avocado lettuce cups immediately and enjoy!

These avocado lettuce cups make a great appetizer or a light meal. They are packed with nutrients, including healthy fats from avocados, and provide a refreshing crunch from the lettuce. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like diced bell peppers, corn kernels, or cooked quinoa to suit your taste preferences.