What is avocado crema?

Avocado crema is a spin on classic Mexican Crema, offering a naturally creamy and fresher alternative to sour cream by using avocados instead of buttermilk and heavy cream. The recipe is enhanced with a light balance of fresh garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and Greek yogurt for added flavour.

What does avocado crema taste like?

Avocado crema is an ultra-smooth, light, and refreshing sauce, providing a delightful contrast to heavier, richer options like hot sauce. It has tangy undertones from the yogurt and grassy notes from the avocado.

How do I ripen an avocado quickly?

To quickly ripen an avocado, place it in a paper bag with a banana or apple, or wrap it in newspaper. The ethylene gas released by these fruits accelerates the ripening process, making the avocado ready to eat in a shorter time.

Avocado Lime Crema

Name: Avocado Lime Crema
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large avocado, pitted; 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt or coconut yogurt; 1/4 cup coriander (cilantro); 1 clove garlic; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Description

This 5-minute avocado lime crema recipe tastes amazing on tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, burgers, and more! It's made with healthy greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large avocado, pitted
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
1/4 cup coriander (cilantro)
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed.
Transfer to a jar or a squeeze bottle and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Store: Refrigerate leftover crema in a sealed jar, container or squeeze bottle for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Blend
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 48 calories
Fat: 3.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 3.4g
Fiber: 1.6g
Protein: 1.8g