Avocado Crema
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
122 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Avocado Crema
Description
The Avocado Crema combines two ripe avocados with Greek yogurt to balance richness with creaminess, enhanced by fresh lime zest and juice for acidity and brightness. Minced garlic adds a mild pungency and depth, while salt and black pepper season the sauce. Blending all ingredients until completely smooth results in a creamy texture without lumps.
The sauce’s tangy and fresh flavors make it suitable for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, vegetables, or using as a dip or spread. It offers a cooling contrast to spicy dishes and adds moisture and flavor without heaviness.
Storage is straightforward; keeping the crema in an airtight container and pressing plastic wrap on the surface minimizes oxidation and browning, preserving its color and freshness for up to four days. It also freezes well in small portions for up to three months, thawing in the refrigerator before usage.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large lime zested and juiced
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth with no lumps, scraping sides down as needed.
- Serve as desired and transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1½ cups, with approximately ¼ cup per serving.
- Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed on the surface to prevent browning; keeps up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze in small portions using freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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