Avocado Crema

Avocado Crema

A cool, tangy avocado crema comes together in minutes with just a blender and a few pantry staples.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 85/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This creamy avocado sauce blends ripe avocado with sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro for a tangy, cooling condiment. It drizzles well over tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables, and works equally well as a dip. The texture is smooth and pourable, making it a versatile finishing sauce for weeknight Mexican-inspired meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Combine the avocados, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic in a blender.

  2. Add the water, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

  3. Blend on high until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, about 1 minute.

  4. Taste and adjust salt, lime juice, or water to reach desired flavor and consistency.

  5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Avocado Crema

This creamy avocado sauce blends ripe avocado with sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro for a tangy, cooling condiment. It drizzles well over tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables, and works equally well as a dip. The texture is smooth and pourable, making it a versatile finishing sauce for weeknight Mexican-inspired meals.

10 min 16 oz 85 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the avocados, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic in a blender.

  2. 2

    Add the water, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Blend on high until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust salt, lime juice, or water to reach desired flavor and consistency.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.