Spice Free Avocado with Sea Salt
When you're avoiding spices, finding a satisfying snack that still feels indulgent can be a real challenge — and this is the answer. A perfectly ripe avocado, drizzled with good extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then finished with flaky sea salt, is proof that simplicity wins every time. The creamy, buttery flesh needs almost nothing to shine, and the bright hit of citrus keeps it from feeling flat. Black pepper and red pepper flakes are listed as fully optional, so you can leave them out entirely and still have something that tastes complete and craveable. There's no seasoning blend, no spice mix, no hidden heat — just clean, whole ingredients that you can trust. You eat it straight from the skin with a spoon, which honestly makes it feel even more satisfying. It's the kind of effortless dish that becomes a daily ritual once you realize how good it is.
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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)
Can be omittedblack pepper
- 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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