BHA & BHT Free Avocado Dip

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(16)

Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado dip is the kind of thing that disappears from the bowl before you even sit down. The combination of lime juice, scallion greens, cilantro, and freshly grated ginger gives it a lively, layered taste that goes way beyond a basic guacamole. A pinch of ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the other flavors. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield — those additives show up in packaging, oils, and processed ingredients more often than you'd expect. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, fresh ingredients with nothing processed or packaged in the mix. The lime juice does double duty here, keeping the avocado from browning naturally so there's no need for any artificial stabilizers. You can mash it chunky and rustic or go smooth depending on your mood, and the whole thing comes together in minutes. Finish it with an extra squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro leaves for a dip that looks as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

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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