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Mexican Chipotle Avocado Imitation Crab Dip

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

Mexican Chipotle Avocado Imitation Crab Dip

Total

22 min

Prep

12 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

3

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Servings

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

    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

    2. Add the chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt; continue stirring for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.

  3. 3

    3. Remove from heat and fold in the mashed avocado and diced imitation crab; mix until evenly incorporated.

  4. 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

Protein9 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Fat18 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium320 mg

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