Avocado Lime Crema
Avocado Lime Crema
Ingredients
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- 2 avocados, large, ripe, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup sour cream, full-fat or light
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, small, seeded and roughly chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed for desired consistency
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the flesh from the ripe avocados into the bowl of a food processor or a high-speed blender. Add the sour cream, freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and the optional chopped jalapeño.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the salt to the mixture. Process or blend all ingredients until the crema is completely smooth and creamy. Stop periodically to scrape down the sides of the bowl or blender with a rubber spatula to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
If the crema is too thick for your liking, add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend again until you reach your desired drizzling or dipping consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Taste the avocado lime crema and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add a pinch more salt or a splash more lime juice to brighten the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve immediately as a topping for tacos, burritos, salads, or grilled proteins. To store, transfer the crema to an airtight container, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning, and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.
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Avocado Lime Crema
Ingredients
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- 2 avocados, large, ripe, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup sour cream, full-fat or light
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, small, seeded and roughly chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed for desired consistency
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the flesh from the ripe avocados into the bowl of a food processor or a high-speed blender. Add the sour cream, freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and the optional chopped jalapeño.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the salt to the mixture. Process or blend all ingredients until the crema is completely smooth and creamy. Stop periodically to scrape down the sides of the bowl or blender with a rubber spatula to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
If the crema is too thick for your liking, add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend again until you reach your desired drizzling or dipping consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Taste the avocado lime crema and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add a pinch more salt or a splash more lime juice to brighten the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve immediately as a topping for tacos, burritos, salads, or grilled proteins. To store, transfer the crema to an airtight container, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning, and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.