Avocado Crema
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This Avocado Crema is delicious on meat or served as a dip. And there’s no cooking necessary! With just a few ingredients, you can make this creamy, flavorful sauce.
Avocado Cream Sauce
This Avocado Crema is so versatile! You can whip it up in minutes and use as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or even salads. And it holds its own just as well as a dip for veggies and crackers. You’ll love this recipe as a no-cook appetizer that you can blend right up.
The key to this sauce is using fresh ingredients and blending them really well. Ripe avocado and fresh lime juice really shine here. A scoop of sour cream and a sprinkle of some seasonings add the signature creaminess and zip of flavor. You’l love this dip for adding a touch of gourmet to any dish.
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How To Make Avocado Crema
Pull out the bender for this recipe!
First let’s prep the avocado. Slice in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the insides and slice avocado into pieces. Add slices to the blender.
Next, drop in 1/2 cup of sour cream. Slice the lime and squeeze the juice into the blender.
Now add the seasonings. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Close up the blender and run it for about 10 seconds.
At this point, remove the blender from the motor and shake up the contents to mix more thoroughly. Replace blender on base and blend for another 10 seconds.
Now check to see that the mixture is completely blended. If not, keep blending until mixture is smooth and creamy.
Once dip is ready, scoop from blender to a serving bowl. Use as a topping or a dip.
Cooking Tips
- Slicing the avocado into pieces makes it easier to blend
- Use a lime juicer or your hands to squeeze out the fresh lime juice
- You can always double or triple the ingredients to make a larger batch
What Is Avocado Crema Made Of?
Avocado Crema is a creamy dip typically made of these ingredients: avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), fresh lime juice, and some basic seasonings. You can switch up the seasonings according to your preferences, using favorites like garlic powder and cumin.
What To Serve With Avocado Crema
This deliciously creamy sauce would be divine on main courses like Air Fryer Salmon In Foil, Air Fryer Mahi Mahi, and Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breast.
Or use it as a dip and serve with Rainbow Vegetables Recipe (Easy Healthy Oven Roasted Veggies!), Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower Veggie Tots, or Air Fryer Frozen Zucchini Fries. So healthy and kid-friendly!
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Avocado Crema
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Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- First let's prep the avocado. Slice in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the insides and slice avocado into pieces. Add slices to the blender.
- Next, drop in 1/2 cup of sour cream.
- Slice the lime and squeeze the juice into the blender.
- Now add the seasonings. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Close up the blender and run it for about 10 seconds.
- At this point, remove the blender from the motor and shake up the contents to mix more thoroughly. Replace blender on base and blend for another 10 seconds.
- Now check to see that the mixture is completely blended. If not, keep blending until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Once dip is ready, scoop from blender to a serving bowl. Use as a topping or a dip.
Notes
- Slicing the avocado into pieces makes it easier to blend
- Use a lime juicer or your hands to squeeze out the fresh lime juice
- You can always double or triple the ingredients to make a larger batch
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So creamy and easy to make, no need to cook and prep a long procedure. A lemon will be better to add some nice zing. Highly recommend!