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Avocado Crema + 3 Flavors

Avocado crema is a tangy, irresistibly delicious Mexican avocado sauce. Make this recipe for a creamy sauce, dip or topping for spicy foods!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 118 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mexican crema
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 lime 2 tbsp juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the ingredients into a container and using an immersion blender or food processor, puree until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Season to taste.
  2. Thin with milk if needed for thinner, desired consistency.
  3. Perfect to use as a dip with tortilla chips or as a sauce over tacos, enchiladas and burritos. Great over eggs as well as grilled beef, chicken or fish.
  4. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly to the surface of the crema so as to not darken or create a skin.

Notes

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  • For Habanero Crema 1 cup Mexican Crema, 1 tbsp habanero chile, chopped (1 medium size or small if less heat is your preference), 1 tbsp lime juice ,1/2 tsp kosher salt  Instructions Same as Avocado Crema.
  • For Cilantro Lime Crema 1 cup Mexican Crema, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 2 tbsp juice, 1/2 tsp kosher salt  Instructions Same as Avocado Crema. Thin with milk if needed.
  • For Chipotle Crema 1 cup Mexican Crema, 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped (1 large chipotle), 1 tbsp lime juice. 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Instructions Same as Avocado Crema.

Nutrition Information

Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 321mg (13%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Calories 118kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.