GERD Friendly Avocado Dip

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Creamy mashed avocado gets a gentle lift from fresh ginger and warm turmeric in this soothing dip, with a handful of chopped cilantro folded in for brightness. You can leave it chunky and rustic or mash it smooth, depending on the texture you're after — either way, it comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a fork. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavor without any heavy, greasy binders weighing it down, so it stays light on the stomach while still feeling indulgent. Finished with an extra scatter of cilantro right before serving, this one's an easy, gentle snack to keep in a GERD friendly rotation whenever you want something creamy without the burn.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 ripe avocados
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
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3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
Ingredient note
Scallions are the mildest of the onion family, and only a small amount is used here. That is likely fine for most people with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid scallions, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
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)
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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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