Quick & Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
Make this fresh, zesty avocado lime crema in under 10 minutes. It is a versatile, dairy-free topping perfect for tacos, bowls, or as a rich dip.
- Prep Time: 7 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 7 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup water (or more for thinner consistency)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the avocados, water, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Process the ingredients until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the sauce is too thick for drizzling, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency for an avocado drizzle sauce.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve immediately over tacos or use as a healthy avocado dressing.
Notes
- For a richer dip texture, reduce the water amount or substitute it with 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt for a non-vegan option.
- If you want a spicier flavor, add half a seeded jalapeño to the blender with the other ingredients.
- This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0