Description
Silky smooth and luxuriously creamy, Avocado Crema provides a rich and cooling contrast to spicy dishes. It’s a perfect complement to Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes such as quesadillas, tacos, nachos, and burrito bowls.Â
Ingredients
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- 1 medium avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Keep chilled
Notes
*You can use Greek yogurt or Mexican Crema (the Mexican version of Crème Fraiche) in place of the sour cream. Click the links for recipes to make your own.
*For a 5-minute Greek yogurt, spoon regular yogurt onto a clean dishtowel that is folded in half. Cover with another dish towel that is folded in half. Let rest for 5 minutes while the excess liquid is absorbed into the towel. Lift off the top towel and scrape up the thickened yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: sauces
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 89.5 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 3.2 mg