Avocado Crema | Delicious 5-minute Recipe

Avocado Crema is a luscious, tangy, mouth-watering sauce made with avocados, cilantro, and a few other simple ingredients. It is a versatile sauce that can be drizzled on everything from savory tacos, a hearty salad, sauteed chicken, roasted salmon, and more! This easy recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and can be made in less than 5 minutes!

What Does Avocado Cream Taste Like?

Avocado crema is like a luscious, sophisticated version of guacamole. The texture is smooth and creamy and it can be drizzled on almost any dish. The flavor is phenomenal. With this avocado crema recipe, the sauce has a tinge of spice from the jalapeno, a refreshing bite from the cilantro, and a rich creamy profile from the avocado.

How To Use Avocado Crema?

I love using avocado crema as a topping for tacos. No matter the type of tacos, avocado crema elevates the flavor and makes for a perfect dish!

Taco Ideas:

• Wine-Braised Short Rib Tacos (my favorite to serve at parties)
• BBQ Jackfruit Tacos (pictured above & my fav for a delicious meatless meal!)
• The Best Vegan Tacos: Crispy Potato Tacos and Spicy Cauliflower Tacos

Meat and fish dishes also taste great with avocado crema drizzled on top or served as a dipping sauce, like my sheet pan salmon with roasted asparagus and potatoes! There are infinite ways in which you can use this delicious sauce; just have fun with it!

What Do You Need For This Avocado Cream Sauce Recipe?

• Avocado
• Cilantro
• Olive oil
• Water
• Maple Syrup
• Jalapeno
• Garlic Clove
• Salt and Pepper

How To Store Avocado Crema?

Avocado cream sauce can last up to a week in the fridge. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container.

I like to make avocado crema once a week during my meal prep sessions and use it to dress my salads, as a dip for my chips and fresh veggies, and to drizzle over any meat dishes I may have at dinner. This avocado cream sauce is definitely a winner and one that elevates any meal or snack!

I hope you enjoy this Avocado Crema Recipe! 

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Avocado Crema | Delicious, Dairy-Free Sauce

Avocado Crema is a luscious, tangy, mouth-watering sauce made with avocados, cilantro, and a few other ingredients. It is a versatile sauce that can be drizzled on everything from savory tacos, a hearty salad, sauteed chicken, roasted salmon, and more. This recipe is dairy-free and can be made in less than 5 minutes!

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Appetizer, Sauce or Marinade

Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan

Keyword: best avocado crema recipe, dairy free avocado crema

Servings: 12

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

• 1 ripe Avocado, peeled & stone removed
• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• ~half of a jalapeno
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Optional

• 1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions

• Process all the ingredients in a food processor until mixture is very smooth, light, and thick. Season with salt, as needed.
• Transfer Avocado Crema to a small bowl and top with cilantro leaves. Enjoy!

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