Fresh Lime Avocado Crema Sauce
A simple easy to make avocado crema with limes and cilantro that goes well with anything from tacos to sandwiches, dips and more.
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium avocados, medium ripe to ripe
- 2 medium limes, zest and juice
- 1-2 medium garlic cloves, don’t use more or the garlic flavor will be overpowering
- 1 cup sour cream/Greek Style yogurt (can substitute non-dairy sour cream/yogurt or crema Mexicana
- ½ bunch cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, I use Diamond crystals kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Water to thin
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and scoop out the flesh into a food processor or high powdered blender.
- Roll the limes between you hand and counter to release the juice. Zest first then cut in half and juice. I go with half a lime per avocado. I like this sauce to be on the limier side so I usually go with 2 limes for 3 avocados.
- Add in the remaining ingredients except water and puree until smooth. Taste and add more salt, pepper or lime juice if you like.
- If you want a thinner sauce add water a teaspoon at a time until you reach desired consistency. Scrape out of the food processor or blender into a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro. Serve as is or chill before serving. Tastes great both chilled and at room temperature.
- Keep leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Will last a few weeks kept very airtight and cold.
Notes
I don't have any suggestions on substitutions other than making this non-dairy. Use a good airtight container to keep it fresh for longer in your refrigerator.