Avocado Crema
Made with ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, and creamy Greek yogurt, our Avocado Crema is the perfect topping for all your favorite dishes.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados, pit and peel removed.
- 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed to make it less hot if desired.
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from approximatley 2 limes.
- 1/3 cup packed cilantro, leaves and stems.
- 1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp Piment d' Ville chile powder, or your favorite chile powder.
- 1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2-3 TBSP water optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients, except for the water, to a food processor fitted with the 'S' blade. Pulse a few times to break up the larger ingredients and then blend until smooth. If you want to thin out the Avocado Crema for more of a drizzling consistency, add the water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Video
Notes
To store:
This crema will keep for 3 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Oxidation should not be an issue with this recipe, but if you are concerned simply press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the crema before placing a lid on top to store.
Nutrition
Serving: 2TBSPCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 9gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 821mgPotassium: 1461mgFiber: 19gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 953IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @cagrownofficial or tag #CAGROWN!