BHA & BHT Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real ingredients, 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, chives, parsley, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — nothing artificial, nothing processed. For anyone navigating preservative-free eating, store-bought dips and spreads are often a minefield of synthetic additives, so having a go-to recipe built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients is genuinely valuable. The garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle savory depth without relying on any packaged seasoning blends that might sneak in unwanted additives. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can serve it with total confidence. Pile it onto cucumber rounds, scoop it up with endive leaves, or spread it over cassava crackers for a light but satisfying bite that feels a little fancy without much effort at all.
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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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