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Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce Recipe - avocado sauce

Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce Recipe

Whip up this vibrant avocado sauce with lime, garlic, and fresh cilantro for a creamy, zesty topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 200 kcal

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

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.