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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of tomatillos in Avocado Crema Verde?

The entry for Avocado Crema Verde calls for 2 small tomatillo, husked, quartered. In its place: Canned tomatillos are a direct swap. Failing that, green tomatoes with a squeeze of lime are the closest.

Is Avocado Crema Verde spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Avocado Crema Verde comes from 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Avocado Crema Verde keto-friendly?

A serving of Avocado Crema Verde carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How many carbs are in Avocado Crema Verde?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 70 calories, with 1 g protein and 6 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Avocado Crema Verde?

Yes. Refrigerate Avocado Crema Verde in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Serve it with

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