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avocado lime crema in a glass bowl with limes and cilantro on side and chips in the crema.
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Avocado Lime Crema

A bright and tangy avocado lime crema perfect for tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, and even dipping chips!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Vincent DelGiudice
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 nutribullet or food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • ⅓ cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup water, or more depending on desired consistency

Instructions

  • Mince the Cilantro and garlic before putting them in the food processor. The sauce will be a lot smoother if you do this.
  • Combine yogurt and avocado in the food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add the lime, cilantro, garlic, and seasonings. Blend until completely combined.
  • Add up to a ¼ cup of 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.

Notes

  1. The amount of water you will need depends on how juicy the lime is and what you're serving the crema with. If I'm going to drizzle the crema over some tacos I'll want it thinner than if I'm spreading it on toast or putting it on a burger
  2. I always mince ingredients like garlic and cilantro before putting them in the food processor. You'll get a more consistent cut this way and won't have chunks of garlic or cilantro leaves weaved through the crema. 

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg