Black Pepper 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. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — rustic and chunky or silky smooth — then lifted with tangy lime juice, fragrant ginger, and a warm hint of turmeric that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected in the best way. Scallion greens and fresh cilantro round it out with a clean, herby finish that keeps every bite lively. For anyone avoiding black pepper, store-bought dips and guacamoles can be a minefield, since pepper shows up in so many pre-made blends and seasoning mixes — this one puts you fully in control with a short, straightforward ingredient list. The ginger and turmeric do a beautiful job of adding depth and a gentle kick without any need for pepper at all. A final squeeze of lime and a scatter of extra cilantro right before serving keeps it looking and tasting fresh. It's the kind of dip that works with chips, veggies, or honestly just a spoon.

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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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