Beef Free Avocado with Sea Salt
Creamy, buttery avocado dressed with a drizzle of good olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice is one of those combinations that never gets old. The flaky sea salt is the real hero here — it adds a satisfying crunch and draws out the rich, mellow flavor of a perfectly ripe avocado in a way that fine salt simply can't replicate. A pinch of red pepper flakes and a crack of black pepper give it just enough edge to keep things interesting. This is the kind of dish that proves simple ingredients, treated with a little care, need absolutely nothing else to shine. There's no cooking involved, no special equipment, and the whole thing comes together in under two minutes — just halve, drizzle, season, and eat straight from the skin. It's a naturally plant-forward snack or side that happens to be completely free of any animal proteins, so it fits effortlessly into a wide range of eating styles without any substitutions or workarounds required.
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2 servings
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve the avocado lengthwise and remove the pit. If the avocado is ripe, the flesh should yield gently to light pressure and the skin should peel away cleanly.
- 2
Place the halves cut-side up on a cutting board or plate. Drizzle each half with the olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle evenly with the flaky sea salt and black pepper and red pepper flakes, if using.
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