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Avocado Lime Crema served in a small pottery bowl with a side of sliced limes and a little bit of cilantro

Avocado Lime Crema

5 from 3 votes
This Avocado Lime Crema is your go-to culinary essential—creamy, zesty, and incredibly versatile. Whether it's topping tacos, jazzing up salads, or enhancing any dish, it's a delightful addition to elevate your culinary creations!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Course: 30-minutes, Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Avocado, Crema, Dip, Lime, Sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the peeled and pitted avocado, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, minced jalapeno, and lime zest.
    1 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 garlic, 1 jalapeno, 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • Blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined. If the dressing is too thick, you can add a little water to reach your desired consistency.
  • aste the dressing and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Blend again to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
    salt and pepper to taste
  • Transfer the dressing to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Shake or stir the dressing well before using.

Video

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Avocado Lime Crema - Full recipe at cookinglikekate.com

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Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg