Yeast Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real flavor, this avocado and crab spread is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lemon juice and zest, then folded together with lump crab meat and a handful of fresh herbs for a spread that feels genuinely luxurious. Garlic-infused olive oil adds depth without any harsh bite, while turmeric and ginger give it a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected in the best way. Every ingredient here is naturally free from fermented or leavened components, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Serve it piled onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves for a light, elegant bite, or go for cassava crackers if you want something with a little more crunch. The texture is the real star: mostly smooth avocado with satisfying chunks of crab folded throughout, so every scoop delivers something a little different. It comes together in minutes and tastes like you put in far more effort than you actually did.
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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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