Brazil Nut Free Avocado Dip
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 — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with zippy lime juice, scallion greens, cilantro, and a surprising hit of fresh ginger. The ground turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden tint that makes the whole thing look as good as it tastes. Store-bought dips can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared-facility warnings, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you control from start to finish. The ginger and turmeric combo gives it a slightly unexpected depth that sets it apart from a standard guacamole, without straying too far from familiar territory. A final squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro right before serving keeps everything tasting vibrant and alive. Whether you're scooping it with chips, spreading it on toast, or using it as a veggie dip, this recipe is a reliable, crowd-pleasing go-to.
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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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