Description
This Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce is a fresh and flavorful condiment made with ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, jalapeno, and a touch of lime juice. Perfect as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or topping for tacos and grilled meats, it combines creamy texture with a hint of spice for a versatile, easy-to-make accompaniment.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/4 Jalapeno (seeds and membrane reserved)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 Lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients and remove the pit from the avocado. If desired, separate the jalapeno seeds and membranes to adjust the level of spiciness later.
- Combine in blender: Place the avocado, cilantro, jalapeno (seeds and membranes reserved), garlic cloves, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a food processor or blender.
- Blend to desired consistency: Process the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. You can also leave the sauce slightly chunky if preferred, by blending for a shorter time.
- Adjust spice level: For a spicier sauce, add some or all of the reserved jalapeno seeds back into the mixture and blend again to incorporate.
- Serve or store: Enjoy the sauce immediately to experience the freshest flavors, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep well for 3 to 5 days.
Notes
- Spicy Avocado Sauce: Retain jalapeno seeds and membranes during blending for added heat. To control spice, start without seeds and add incrementally.
- Storage: Keep the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent browning.
- Variations: Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and additional protein.
