With this cilantro lime avocado crema, I was looking for versatility. That's exactly what I found. It is the perfect pair for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas, and dipping chips. The consistency can be adjusted to whatever works best for the recipe that you are adding it to. It is so flavorful that adding water doesn't water down the taste!
Cilantro lime avocado crema is one of my favorite toppings for tacos. It's so creamy and delicious. It has the perfect amount of zing and spice and the consistency is so smooth.
Ingredients you'll need
- 2 avocados
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup water, or more depending on desired consistency
Substitutions
Greek Yogurt: The only logical substitution for this recipe is Greek yogurt. Everything else should be left as is. But Greek yogurt can be substituted with sour cream. Mayonnaise can also work, but it is not sour enough for my liking. You could also make a cashew crema to add instead of a dairy product.
How to make Cilantro Lime Avocado Crema
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until completely smooth. Add more water as necessary to thin the crema. Thinner cremas can be used to top tacos while thicker versions can be great for burgers and sandwiches
My favorite part about this recipe is that I can just add water to reach my desired consistency. Every topping isn't the same. I want a creamier topping for my burgers but a thinner drizzle for my tacos!
What's the difference between avocado crema and guacamole?
It's the consistency. Crema is smooth and guacamole should be chunky!
What's the difference between crema and aioli?
The mayonnaise! There really shouldn't be mayonnaise in the crema unless you're absolutely out of sour cream or Greek yogurt!
If you love this topping, leave us a rating below! Follow us on Instagram @vindelgiudice or Tiktok @alwaysfromscratch. If you love this topping you may want to enjoy it with some of these dishes!
Jerk Chicken Tacos with Candied Butternut Squash
📖 Recipe
Cilantro Lime Avocado Crema
Equipment
- 1 nutribullet or food processor
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- ⅓ cup greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup water, or more depending on desired consistency
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until completely smooth. Add more water as necessary to thin the crema. Thinner cremas can be used to top tacos while thicker versions can be great for burgers and sandwiches.
Comments
No Comments