The Ultimate Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce
Make this incredibly creamy avocado sauce in under 10 minutes. It is the perfect, zesty topping for tacos, bowls, or a simple dip for your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup water (or more, for desired consistency)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Add the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the food processor.
- Begin blending. Slowly stream in the water while the machine is running until the sauce reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or lime juice if necessary. If the sauce is too thick for drizzling, add a tablespoon more water until you reach your preferred texture.
- Use immediately as an avocado topping for tacos or serve as a quick avocado dip.
Notes
- For a richer, tangier avocado crema recipe, substitute 1/4 cup of the water with plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt.
- If you prefer a spicy avocado sauce for tacos, add one seeded jalapeño to the blender with the other ingredients.
- To keep this sauce fresh and green longer, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0