Mexican Chipotle Avocado Imitation Crab Dip
Creamy avocado base with chipotle, lime, and diced imitation crab delivers a smoky low‑carb Mexican dip.

Total
22 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, full‑fat)
- 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 4 oz imitation crab meat
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese and Greek yogurt; stir until smooth and warmed, about 3 minutes.
- 2
2. Add the chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt; continue stirring for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- 3
3. Remove from heat and fold in the mashed avocado and diced imitation crab; mix until evenly incorporated.
- 4
4. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and a pinch of black pepper, and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to develop before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
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