Avocado Crema Recipe
Creamy 5-minute avocado crema made with ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, and yogurt. Perfect for tacos, bowls, nachos, salads, and meal prep. (Dairy-free option.)
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- ½ cup unsweetened plain yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 medium jalapeño seeded, roughly chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice plus more to taste
- Olive oil or water for blending
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend: Transfer the avocado, yogurt, garlic, jalapeño, and lime juice to the canister of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, adding olive oil or water as needed until the desired consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice to taste.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use unsweetened Greek-style yogurt or cashew, almond, or coconut yogurt.
- For a richer avocado cream, replace the yogurt with half the amount of mayonnaise or sour cream (¼ cup ).
- Substitute cilantro: Use fresh parsley, chives, or scallions instead, or add ground spices such as cumin, or dried herbs as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.2mg
