Description
This Avocado Sauce is a smooth, creamy condiment that’s perfect for drizzling over tacos, salads, or using as a dip for chips and vegetables. Made with ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and garlic, it’s a burst of freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
1 large, ripe avocado 
1/3 cup sour cream or yogurt 
1/2 small clove of garlic 
Juice of 1/2 lemon 
1–2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup (packed) coriander/cilantro, roughly chopped 
Salt and pepper to taste 
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients to ensure a smooth process.
Blend the Goodness:
In a food processor, combine the ripe avocado, sour cream or yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped coriander/cilantro.
Blend until the mixture is very smooth. Use water to adjust the consistency if needed.
Taste & Adjust:
Season the avocado sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your preference. It should have a bit of tang if intended to be paired with rich, bold-flavored foods like Mexican cuisine.
Storage Tips:
Transfer the avocado sauce to an airtight container.
Keeps well for up to 4 days and maintains its vibrant green color.
Enjoy
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add a jalapeño or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- This sauce is best used fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g