Avocado Lime Crema

Name: Avocado Lime Crema
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled; 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp water (to thin)

A silky, tangy blended sauce made with ripe avocado, sour cream, lime, and garlic - perfect drizzled over tacos, grilled meats, or salads on a keto plate.

10 minEasyServes 880 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp water (to thin)

Instructions

1

Combine 2 pitted, peeled ripe avocado, 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 tsp salt in a blender.
2

Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.
3

Add 2 tbsp water (to thin) one tablespoon at a time and blend until the crema reaches a drizzleable consistency.
4

Taste and adjust with more lime juice or salt as needed. Serve immediately, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sour cream in Avocado Lime Crema?

The entry for Avocado Lime Crema calls for 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Avocado Lime Crema dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Avocado Lime Crema is 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Avocado Lime Crema vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan sauce collection.

How many carbs are in Avocado Lime Crema?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 80 calories, with 2 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Avocado Lime Crema keep?

Refrigerate Avocado Lime Crema in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

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