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Mexican Avocado Crema [5 Minute]
Mexican Avocado Crema is a smooth, creamy sauce made by blending ripe avocados with onion, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt. Optionally, jalapeno adds a mild heat. The fast food processor method yields a versatile accompaniment for Mexican dishes, producing a fresh, tangy flavor with a silky texture that complements tacos, grilled vegetables, or chips.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 small avocado or 2 large avocados, pitted and peeled
- ¼ cup of red or yellow onion
- 3 or 4 small garlic cloves; depending on garlic preference
- ½ to 1 tablespoon cilantro depending on your cilantro preference, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- ½ to 1 teaspoon salt depending on your salt preference
- ½ jalapeno pepper optional, if you like spicy, small
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all of the ingredients and wiz on high until completely creamy. Where there are a range of measurements on the ingredients list, start with the small amounts, and add more based on your preferences.
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Notes
- Select ripe, unblemished avocados and discard any brown spots to avoid bitterness.
- To adjust consistency, thin the crema by stirring in small amounts of plant-based milk or water until desired texture is reached.
- Letting the crema rest for at least 15 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Start with smaller amounts of garlic, cilantro, salt, and jalapeno, then adjust seasoning to taste after blending.
Nutrition Information
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
704mg
(15%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.