Spicy Avocado & Tangerine Crackers

Name: Spicy Avocado & Tangerine Crackers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: california
Ingredients: 2 pcs avocado (ripe, medium); 2 pcs tangerine (peeled, segmented, pith removed); 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch red chili flakes; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly cracked); 12 pcs crackers (plain or whole wheat, sturdy variety); 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh, roughly chopped)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Crunchy crackers topped with creamy, spicy smashed avocado and bright pops of juicy tangerine. A zesty snack that balances heat from chili, richness from avocado, and sweet-tart citrus in every bite. Ready in minutes.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

3 PIECES

234 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 pcsavocado · ripe, medium2 pcstangerine · peeled, segmented, pith removed1 tbsplime juice · freshly squeezed1 pinchred chili flakes1 pinchsalt1 pinchblack pepper · freshly cracked12 pcscrackers · plain or whole wheat, sturdy variety2 tbspcilantro · fresh, roughly chopped

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

234

CALORIES · 3 PIECES

Protein4g · 7%

Carbs28g · 48%

Fat13g · 50%

Fiber6g

Sugar6g

Saturated fat2g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium211mg

Potassium472mg

Phosphorus72mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Prepare the tangerine segments.
Peel the tangerines and separate the segments. Carefully remove as much of the white pith and thin membranes as possible. Set the clean segments aside on a paper towel to drain any excess juice.
mix · ~2 min
Mash and season the avocado.
1.Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
2.Add lime juice, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
3.Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
TIPKeep a few avocado chunks for a more interesting texture — it shouldn't be a completely smooth purée.
assemble · ~2 min
Assemble the crackers.
1.Arrange the crackers on a serving plate.
2.Spoon a generous dollop of the spicy avocado mash onto each cracker.
3.Press a tangerine segment gently onto the avocado on each cracker.
garnish · ~1 min
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Scatter the chopped cilantro over the assembled crackers. Serve right away so the crackers stay crisp.
TIPAssemble just before serving — the avocado can make the crackers soggy if they sit too long.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use a sturdy cracker, like a whole-wheat or seed-based variety, so it supports the topping without breaking.
2
Pat tangerine segments dry on a paper towel after removing pith to prevent the crackers from getting soggy.
3
Mash the avocado just before assembling to prevent browning and keep the texture fresh.
4
Add a small drizzle of honey or agave if the tangerines are tart for a sweet-heat balance.
5
For a stronger chili kick, use thinly sliced fresh red jalapeño instead of flakes.
6
Assemble crackers right before serving; prepared avocado mash can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

high protein

High-protein

Top each cracker with a few cooked shrimp or crumbled feta cheese before adding the avocado and tangerine for a more satiating snack.

vegan

Vegan

This recipe is already vegan. For a vegan protein boost, sprinkle hemp seeds or toasted pepitas over the finished crackers.

low oil

Low-oil

Use very ripe avocados (the natural creaminess replaces any need for extra oil) and choose low-fat, whole-grain crackers to keep fat content lower.

jain

Jain

Skip the onion-family garnishes (already omitted here) and ensure crackers are made without eggs or onion/garlic powder. Use black salt (kala namak) instead of regular salt for a subtle savory kick.

HEALTH BENEFITS