Anti Inflammatory Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and loaded with ingredients that genuinely pull their weight, this spread brings together ripe avocado and lump crab meat in a way that feels indulgent without working against your body. Avocado delivers healthy monounsaturated fats, while turmeric and ginger — both folded right into the mix — are two of the most well-researched botanicals when it comes to supporting a low-inflammation lifestyle. Fresh lemon juice and zest keep everything tasting vibrant and light, and garlic-infused olive oil adds a savory depth that ties the whole thing together. The technique is mostly hands-off: mash, fold, taste, done — no heat required, which means none of those beneficial compounds get cooked away. Serving it on cucumber rounds or endive leaves keeps the whole spread clean and refreshing, though cassava crackers make it feel a little more substantial if you need something with more bite. It's the kind of appetizer or snack that looks impressive on a table but takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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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