Avocado Crema

This creamy avocado crema has extra protein thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt. Serve this simple sauce alongside your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex meals.

Course Condiment

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword avocado crema, avocado crema recipe, recipe for avocado crema

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 120kcal

Author Lindsay Moe

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
3 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the lime juice, salt, or garlic if desired.

Notes

Tips for customizing avocado crema

Swap the garlic powder for 1 clove of fresh garlic, pressed
Instead of yogurt, try sour cream or store bought Mexican crema
Add ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Thin the crema out with water if desired
Make vegan avocado crema by swapping the Greek yogurt for plain vegan yogurt

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