Chestnut Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy avocado meets sweet, delicate lump crab in a spread that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The base comes together with a fork — mashed avocado brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, then enriched with a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil for a subtle savory depth. Turmeric and ginger give it a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing taste more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Folding in the crab rather than stirring keeps those satisfying chunks intact, so every bite has real texture. Chives, parsley, and optional cilantro keep it fresh and herbaceous right to the finish. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of chestnuts and any related ingredients — just clean, whole-food components you can feel confident about. Pile it onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves for an elegant appetizer, or go straight for cassava crackers when you want something with a little crunch.
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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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