Fish 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 — rustic and chunky or silky smooth — then lifted with zingy lime juice, fragrant ginger, and a warm hint of turmeric that makes it feel a little unexpected. Scallion greens and fresh cilantro round everything out with a pop of color and herby freshness. Many store-bought dips and sauces sneak in fish-derived ingredients like anchovy paste or Worcestershire, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork. A final squeeze of lime and a scatter of extra cilantro before serving keeps it vibrant and prevents any browning. Scoop it up with chips, spread it on toast, or use it as a sauce — it works beautifully in just about any direction you take it.
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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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