PCOS Friendly Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and loaded with real ingredients, this avocado crab spread is the kind of dish that feels indulgent while actually doing your body a favor. Ripe avocados bring healthy monounsaturated fats that support hormone balance, while lump crab meat adds lean protein to help keep blood sugar steady — both priorities worth paying attention to with PCOS. The garlic-infused olive oil keeps things flavorful without relying on processed additives, and the combination of turmeric and ginger gives the spread a subtle warmth along with their well-known anti-inflammatory properties. Fresh chives, parsley, and a hit of lemon zest make every bite feel vibrant and herb-forward rather than heavy. The whole thing comes together with just a fork and a bowl, no cooking required, which means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying something genuinely delicious. Serve it with cucumber rounds or endive leaves for a low-glycemic pairing that keeps the whole snack on track.
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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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