Chestnut Free Avocado Dip
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this avocado dip comes together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a bowl. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with zingy lime juice, fragrant ginger, and a warm hint of turmeric that makes it feel a little more interesting than your average dip. Scallion greens and fresh cilantro round everything out with a pop of color and herbaceous bite. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact with tree nuts. It's naturally free of anything that doesn't belong, which makes it a genuinely stress-free crowd-pleaser. Serve it right away with a final squeeze of lime and a scatter of extra cilantro for a finish that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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