Caffeine Free 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 with lump crab meat and a fragrant blend of chives, parsley, turmeric, and ginger — it's layered and lively without being fussy. The garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle richness that ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so you can enjoy it morning, noon, or night without a second thought. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which makes it ideal for last-minute entertaining or a quick elevated snack. Serve it piled onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves for a light, elegant bite, or scoop it up with cassava crackers if you want something with a little more crunch. Optional cilantro at the end gives it a fresh, herby finish that really makes the whole thing pop.
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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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