Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce Recipe
Whip up this vibrant avocado sauce with lime, garlic, and fresh cilantro for a creamy, zesty topping.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup fresh herbs, roughly chopped (mix of parsley and cilantro)
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium avocado, peeled pitted and cut in half
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small food processor or blender, combine the olive oil, lime juice, fresh herbs, garlic cloves, avocado, sea salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pulse several times until the desired consistency is achieved, either chunky or completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately with grilled meats and/or veggies, as a vibrant dressing for a salad, or as a delicious chip dip.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, blend for an extra 30 seconds.
- To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce to prevent browning and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick for your liking. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce to prevent browning and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick for your liking. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.