Avocado Crema
A smooth, tangy avocado crema that's ready in 5 minutes with just 6 simple ingredients. Drizzle it on tacos, fajitas, and bowls, or serve it as a creamy dip with chips.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Small food processor (or blender)
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 lime freshly squeezed (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 1 small clove
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
- Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into the bowl of a small food processor.
- Add the sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and onion powder.
- Pulse a few times to break down the avocado, then blend continuously for 30 to 45 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides at least once. The crema should be completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt or an extra squeeze of lime. For a thinner, drizzleable texture, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until you hit the consistency you want.
- Serve immediately with chips or drizzle over tacos, fajitas, salads, or bowls.
Notes
- Storage: Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing the lid. Refrigerate up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended; the texture breaks down once thawed.
- For a more traditional crema, swap the red pepper flakes for half a small jalapeño (seeded for mild).
- Greek yogurt works as a tangier, lighter swap for the sour cream.
- Use ripe avocados with a slight give when gently squeezed. Underripe avocados will leave the crema lumpy.
- A blender works in place of a food processor, but you may need a splash of water to get things moving.
- The lime juice is the main lever for both flavor and texture. More lime makes it pourable; less keeps it scoopable.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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