5 from 72 votes
Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
Creamy Avocado Sauce combines ripe avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt blended with water for a smooth, slightly spicy, and tangy sauce. This versatile sauce can accompany a variety of dishes needing a fresh, creamy finish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
45 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 avocado ripe
- ½ cup cilantro packed
- ¼ cup water
- ½ medium white onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- lime juice from 1
- ½ jalapeño deseeded for less heat
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend on high until smooth. If it's too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Notes
- Add water gradually when blending to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Deseed the jalapeño for milder heat; include seeds for more spice.
- Use fresh lime juice to retain brightness and prevent discoloration.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ cup
Calories
45kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
147mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ cup | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.