Low Sugar Avocado Dip
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado dip comes together in minutes with nothing but whole, real ingredients. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with a generous hit of fresh lime juice, scallion greens, and cilantro. What makes this version genuinely interesting is the addition of freshly grated ginger and ground turmeric, which add a subtle warmth and earthiness that sets it apart from a basic guacamole. Every single ingredient is naturally free of added sugar, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden sweeteners sneaking in through a store-bought shortcut. The lime juice does double duty here, brightening the flavor while keeping the avocado from browning — a smart, practical move that also means this dip looks as good as it tastes. Serve it straight from the bowl with a final squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro for a finish that feels effortlessly put-together.
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4 servings
- 3 ripe avocados
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice immediately to prevent browning.
- 2
Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher to your preferred texture — leave some chunks for a rustic dip, or mash more thoroughly for a smoother result.
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