Avocado Crema Verde

Name: Avocado Crema Verde
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled; 2 small tomatillo, husked, quartered; 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 4 tbsp cold water; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

A silky, bright green vegan sauce blending ripe avocado with tomatillo, lime, cilantro, and jalapeno - an ideal drizzle for tacos, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables.

10 minEasyServes 870 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
2 small tomatillo, husked, quartered
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
4 tbsp cold water
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Combine 1 large pitted, peeled ripe avocado, 2 small husked, quartered tomatillo, 1 stemmed, seeded jalapeno, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 peeled garlic clove, 4 tbsp cold water, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt in a blender.
2

Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add more cold water a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
3

Taste and adjust seasoning with more kosher salt or fresh lime juice.
4

Serve immediately or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the crema and refrigerate for up to 2 days to prevent browning.

Questions

How long does Avocado Crema Verde keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Avocado Crema Verde?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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