BHA & BHT Free Avocado with Sea Salt
Few dishes are as quietly satisfying as a perfectly ripe avocado dressed with nothing more than good olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. The creamy, buttery flesh pairs beautifully with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice, and those optional red pepper flakes add just enough heat to keep things interesting. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, with zero synthetic additives hiding in the mix. BHA and BHT are common in packaged snacks and processed oils, but extra-virgin olive oil and fresh citrus are naturally free of those concerns. The technique is almost laughably simple: halve, drizzle, season, and eat straight from the skin with a spoon. It's the kind of recipe that proves clean eating doesn't have to mean boring eating — this is genuinely delicious, not just safe.
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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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