Description
Creamy zesty avocado lime crema delivers bold Mexican-inspired flavors in mere moments. Fresh ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a velvety sauce perfect for tacos, nachos, or drizzling over grilled proteins that elevate any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Creamy Components:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sour cream or Greek yogurt
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) salt
- 2 tablespoons (6 grams) fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Carefully extract the creamy avocado flesh, discarding the skin and pit, into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the avocado to prevent oxidation and enhance bright citrus notes.
- Add minced garlic, kosher salt, and optional tangy dairy component for enhanced richness and depth of flavor.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until silky smooth, gradually introducing small amounts of water to achieve ideal drizzling consistency.
- Incorporate finely chopped fresh cilantro for an aromatic herbaceous dimension, or maintain a classic preparation without additional herbs.
- Transfer the zesty crema to a serving vessel or sealed container, ensuring immediate consumption for maximum flavor vibrancy or refrigeration up to 72 hours.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt for a vegan version that maintains creamy texture.
- Adjust lime juice and garlic quantities to balance tanginess and personal taste preferences without overwhelming the avocado’s subtle flavor.
- Enhance the crema’s versatility by using it as a dip, salad dressing, or sandwich spread for added zesty nutrition.
- Prevent browning by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the crema before refrigerating, minimizing air exposure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg