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Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce (Avocado Crema)
This creamy avocado cilantro sauce blends ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, sour cream, lime juice, and olive oil into a smooth crema with a bright, herbaceous flavor and mild heat. It's versatile for drizzling over tacos, salads, or grilled meats and can be adjusted for spice by controlling the jalapeño seeds.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
176 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 jalapeño seeds and membrane reserved
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients In a food processor or blender.
- Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times. You can also keep it a bit chunky based on your preference.
- Enjoy right away or keep in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
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Notes
- Adjust spiciness by including or removing jalapeño seeds and membranes according to your taste.
- Use sour cream or Greek yogurt based on preference for creaminess and tang.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within 3-5 days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
264mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.