Avocado Crema
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Avocado Crema
Description
Avocado Crema combines ripe avocado with freshly squeezed lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, salt, and black pepper to create a smooth and tangy topping. The mixture is processed in a food processor until it reaches a creamy consistency that can be easily dolloped or drizzled. The fresh lime juice and cilantro bring brightness and a hint of herbal notes, complementing the buttery texture of the avocado and the smoothness of the sour cream. This crema complements a range of dishes, especially tacos and nachos, by adding moisture and balanced acidity. Its creamy texture offers a cool counterpoint that can mellow spicier flavors.
If a food processor is unavailable, the ingredients can be finely chopped and mashed by hand, though this method will take more time and may produce a less uniform texture. Using a ripe avocado is important to ensure smooth blending and a pleasant taste, as underripe avocadoes can be firm and less flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado peeled and seed removed
- 2 Tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 Tablespoon sour cream
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a small food processor.
- Serve with tacos, nachos, or anything else you like to top with avocado cream sauce.
Notes
- Use a ripe avocado for better blending and taste.
- If no food processor is available, finely chop and mash ingredients by hand.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 975mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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