Low Sugar Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real flavor, this avocado and crab spread is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lemon juice and zest, then folded together with lump crab meat and a fragrant blend of chives, parsley, turmeric, and ginger — no sweeteners, no fillers, just clean and vibrant ingredients. For anyone keeping a close eye on added sugars, store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield of hidden sweeteners, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle savory depth that ties everything together beautifully without any processed shortcuts. The turmeric and ginger give it a gentle warmth that makes it feel a little more interesting than your average avocado dip. Serve it with cucumber rounds, endive leaves, or cassava crackers for a spread that looks impressive but comes together in just a few minutes. It's the kind of recipe you'll reach for again and again when you want something that feels indulgent but is actually made entirely from whole, honest ingredients.
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6 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, then mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
- 2
Drizzle in the garlic-infused olive oil and stir to combine.
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