Creamy Avocado Sauce
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This easy-to-make Creamy Avocado Sauce recipe is bursting with fresh, tangy flavor and a hint of spicy heat. Pair it with my Tex Mex Egg Rolls for a delicious appetizer that balances salty, savory goodness with the cool, creamy texture of this quick homemade sauce.
You'll love making this creamy avocado sauce for tacos, to serve with tortilla chips, or as a sauce for burrito bowls. Just like my Homemade BBQ Sauce and Yum Yum Sauce, this is an easy homemade sauce that anybody can quickly whip up in a couple of minutes.
Loaded with Mexican-inspired flavors and will add a refreshing pop of flavor to any snack, appetizer, or main course!
Quick Look: Cilantro Avocado Sauce
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
- 👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4
- 📊 Calories: ~105 kcal per serving
- 🥣 Ingredients: avocado, jalapeno peppers, garlic, lime juice, sour cream, mayo, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, cilantro
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy, just toss together and blend
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Versatile and Delicious: Great to serve with tacos, burritos, chips, raw veggies, grilled meats, and more, you'll find so many tasty uses for this sauce!
SO Easy to Make: All you need to do for this Mexican-inspired sauce is toss everything into a food processor and blend until creamy.
Simple Ingredients: Using common and affordable ingredients, you can turn produce, seasonings, and dairy into a restaurant-quality condiment.
For even more recipes featuring avocado, try my Cajun Shrimp Avocado Tostadas or this Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa.
Ingredients Needed
- Avocado: Gives this sauce a rich and creamy consistency and adds a subtle nutty, buttery flavor.
- Jalapeno Pepper: Balances out the rich and creamy sauce with a bit of heat. Easily adjustable.
- Garlic: I recommend using fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Like the garlic, using fresh lime juice will give you the best flavor for this avocado sauce recipe.
- Sour Cream and Mayonnaise: Add some creaminess and a bit of tangy flavor.
How to Make this Creamy Avocado Sauce
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
- Step 2: Process until smooth and creamy.
Recipe Tips
- Once the sauce is combined, I recommend refrigerating at least 20 to 30 minutes to let the flavors develop and come together.
- Be sure to taste the sauce before storing it. You may want to adjust some of the proportions or add more seasonings to taste.
- I recommend using fresh ingredients when it comes to the garlic and lime juice, but in a pinch you can use jarred garlic and bottled lime juice to cut down on prep time.
Recipe FAQ's
When stored properly in the refrigerator, avocado sauce will last anywhere from 2 to 4 days.
Use plastic wrap and press it directly against the surface of the sauce to prevent browning. You can also squeeze some extra lime juice on top to help. Even if a bit of browning does occur, as long as you enjoy the sauce within a few days it should be fine to eat.
Absolutely! If you're not a fan of cilantro, you can substitute some parsley or just leave out the fresh herbs altogether.
Making the sauce a day or so ahead of time can actually allow the flavors to meld and develop as the sauce sits in the fridge.
Pair this sauce with all of your favorite Mexican dishes, grilled meats, seafood, as a dip with tortilla chips or vegetables, or even as a creamy salad dressing!
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Creamy Avocado Sauce
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and pitted and rough chopped
- 1 seeded jalapeño pepper rough chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons cilantro leaves
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Instructions
- Place the avocado, jalapeno pieces (if desired), garlic and lime juice into a food processor, then add the remaining ingredients and blend/pulse until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if desired.
- Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and not to trap any air in to help prevent browning.
