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Avocado Crema

Creamy Avocado Crema That's Perfect for Tacos and Dips

This Avocado Crema is a quick, zesty sauce that elevates your dishes and is perfect for tacos and dips.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ⅔ cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt for a thicker consistency.
  • ½ whole Ripe Avocado Use well-ripened avocados for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Swap for fresh parsley if cilantro isn’t your favorite.
For Flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove Use roasted garlic for a softer taste.
  • 1 whole Lime (zested and juiced) Lemon juice works as an alternative.
  • to taste teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to your personal taste.
Optional for Consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Milk (optional) Almond or oat milk can serve as non-dairy alternatives.

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Avocado Crema.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the sour cream, ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, garlic clove, lime zest, and lime juice. Blend on high for about 30 seconds.
  3. Taste your Avocado Crema and adjust seasoning with kosher salt or lime juice as needed.
  4. Pour the Avocado Crema into an airtight container. Seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Give it a quick stir before serving. Use over tacos, as a dip, or on sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. If it darkens, stir to reintegrate the color.

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