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avocado lime crema in a white bowl with a lime next to it and a spoon in the background.

5 Minute Avocado Lime Crema Sauce Recipe with Yogurt

Mallory
Add flavor and nutrition to your dishes with this tangy and smooth Avocado Lime Crema! It uses simple ingredients and comes together in a blender or food processor.
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Course dressings and more
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or yogurt of choice)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro (or parsley)
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 clove fresh garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
  • up to ¼ cup water (add 1 tablespoon at a time) to thin it out

Instructions
 

  • Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Remove the avocado flesh from the skin and give it a rough chop.
  • Add all the ingredients except the water including lime juice, avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, garlic, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and add more salt to taste. 
  • if you want a thinner consistency, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches the consistency you desire. If you go beyond 4 tablespoon (¼ c) of water and still want it to be thinner, I suggest adding 1-2 tablespoon of avocado oil. I like a thinner crema so I add about ¼ c of water. 

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Notes

Expert Advice
  • Use a ripe avocado for maximum creaminess. According to the Hass Avocado Board (HAB), choose an avocado by giving it a gentle squeeze. If it is slightly soft, it is ready to use! Ripe avocados will have a darker color but HAB recommends to go more by the feel AND color than the color alone. 
  • Some people are genetically sensitive to the soapy-flavored aldehydes in cilantro. If that's you or someone you're serving this recipe to, replace cilantro with parsley or skip it.
  • I suggest using fresh limes for this recipe instead of lime juice from a bottle. The freshness goes a long way in terms of flavor.
Storage
  • Refrigerator - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 
  • An easy way to avoid the oxidation process and prevent the avocado from browning is to add a small amount of water, tangy lime juice, or avocado oil to the top before storing it. Drain the liquid off before serving. 
Dietitian Tip 
Swapping the heavy cream typically found in crema with avocado and Greek yogurt adds heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids that support brain health and hormone health. Avocado adds dietary fiber for a healthy gut, and Greek yogurt provides nutrients including protein, calcium, and phosphorus.
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 2 TbspCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 1g
Keyword 10 minutes or less, gluten free, vegetarian
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