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Avocado Lime Crema

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

MexicanSauceBlenderKetoLow CarbVegetarianGluten-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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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