Creamy Avocado Lime Crema

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Creamy Avocado Lime Crema

All you need is 6 ingredients & 5 minutes to whip up this creamy blend of avocado, sour cream or yogurt, jalapeño, cilantro & lime. Perfect as dip, salad dressing, or topping!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: All Recipes, Appetizer, Lent

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Author: Yvette Marquez

Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 avocado
1 jalapeño chopped
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
Salt to taste

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
For a thinner sauce, add more lime juice.

Notes

Storage: It should keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just make sure to press a piece of plastic wrap on top of the crema to prevent oxidization.
Change the viscosity. If made as prepared, this recipe will yield a deliciously thick and creamy avocado dip. For a more drizzle-able avocado topping that can act as a salad dressing or taco sauce, simply add more liquid in the form of citrus juice.
Use fresh citrus juice. Bottled lime or lemon juice can’t hold a candle to the real thing. Do yourself a favor and buy fresh fruit!
Cilantro stems are a-okay. While some herb stems are tough, woody, and have a bitter flavor, cilantro stems are typically tender and full of delicious cilantro flavor. I suggest cutting off the bottom couple of inches of the stems, then toss the rest directly into your blender.

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