Quick & Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce
Make this incredibly smooth and zesty avocado sauce in under 10 minutes. It is the best avocado sauce for tacos, burritos, or as a healthy dip.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup water (add more for thinner consistency)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Add the cilantro, lime juice, water, garlic, salt, and pepper to the food processor.
- Process the ingredients until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If you want a thinner avocado drizzle or dressing consistency, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired texture.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or lime juice if necessary.
- Serve immediately over tacos, burritos, or use it as a quick avocado dip.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, use very ripe avocados.
- If you want a dairy free avocado sauce that is also vegan, skip Greek yogurt variations and stick to this base recipe.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and fits many healthy eating plans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
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