Creamy Avocado Dip

Creamy Avocado Dip

Ripe avocados blend with lime and sour cream into a smooth, tangy dip.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 120/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Dairy

This dip leans on ripe avocados mashed smooth with sour cream, lime juice, and a touch of garlic for a cool, tangy spread. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it a quick option for game-day spreads, taco night, or scooping with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced, to taste

Method

  1. Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.

  2. Add the sour cream, lime juice, and garlic to the mashed avocado and stir until well combined and creamy.

  3. Fold in the red onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, cayenne, and jalapeño to taste.

  4. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed, then cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

  5. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

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    Creamy Avocado Dip

    This dip leans on ripe avocados mashed smooth with sour cream, lime juice, and a touch of garlic for a cool, tangy spread. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it a quick option for game-day spreads, taco night, or scooping with tortilla chips.

    15 min 16 oz 120 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
    • 1/3 cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced, to taste

    Method

    1. 1

      Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.

    2. 2

      Add the sour cream, lime juice, and garlic to the mashed avocado and stir until well combined and creamy.

    3. 3

      Fold in the red onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, cayenne, and jalapeño to taste.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed, then cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

    5. 5

      Serve chilled with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.