Description
This creamy and tangy Avocado Lime Crema is a quick and versatile sauce perfect for adding a fresh, zesty flavor to tacos, grilled meats, salads, or as a dip. Made with ripe avocados, sour cream, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of olive oil, it’s a vibrant condiment that comes together in just minutes using a food processor.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 bunch (15 grams) cilantro, leaves and thin stems
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, ensuring the avocados are ripe for the best creamy texture. Peel the garlic cloves and measure out the cilantro and lime juice.
- Blend Mixture: Place avocados, sour cream, garlic, cilantro leaves and thin stems, lime juice, kosher salt, and olive oil into a food processor. Pulse the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Taste and Adjust: After blending, taste the crema and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice as preferred to balance the flavors.
- Serve or Store: Use the crema immediately as a sauce or dip, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, preventing discoloration by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with a vegan or cashew-based cream.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a tablespoon of water or more lime juice while blending.
- This crema pairs excellently with Mexican dishes like tacos, nachos, grilled fish, or as a salad dressing base.
- Store leftover crema in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- To keep the vibrant green color, minimize exposure to air by covering directly with plastic wrap before sealing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
