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Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce (Avocado Crema)
This magical Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce is finger licking delicious. It takes just 5 minutes to make in a blender and is perfect on tacos, burgers, salads, or just as a side with chips and vegetables.
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
- Spicy Avocado Sauce: If you’d like a spicier sauce, leave all or some of the seeds in. If you’re not sure how much spice you’d like, remove the seeds and add them back to the sauce mixture to taste.
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
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.