Peanut 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 gets an unexpected lift from freshly grated ginger and a whisper of ground turmeric — two ingredients that make it stand out from every basic guacamole you've had before. The lime juice does double duty here, keeping the avocado beautifully green while adding that essential citrusy punch. Scallion greens and cilantro round everything out with a light, herby freshness that feels clean and vibrant on the palate. You control the texture entirely — leave it chunky and rustic for a more satisfying scoop, or mash it smooth if you want something more elegant for a spread. Store-bought dips can be a minefield when it comes to shared production lines and mystery additives, so making this at home with simple, whole ingredients is a genuinely stress-free win. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a fork, which means it's equally at home as a last-minute party snack or a weeknight side. Finish it with an extra squeeze of lime and a few fresh cilantro leaves, and it looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.

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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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