Author: This silky-smooth Avocado Crema is tangy, bright, and ultra-creamy thanks to fresh lime and vegan yogurt. It blends up in just 5 minutes and adds instant flavor to tacos, bowls, nachos, roasted veggies, quesadillas, and more. A must-have topping for any Mexican-inspired meal!
This avocado crema is the kind of sauce that instantly makes dinner taste restaurant-level. It's silky, tangy, and ultra-creamy (no dairy needed), with fresh lime, a little garlic, and vegan yogurt to keep it bright and balanced. Drizzle it over tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, tofu Sofritas, roasted veggies, or anything that needs a cool, creamy finishing touch.
Why This Avocado Crema Is About to Be Your New Favorite Condiment
- 5-minute recipe: Everything blends together in a matter of minutes, making it perfect to whip up while you're waiting for dinner to be done.
- Creamy without dairy: The avocado and vegan yogurt create a rich, silky texture without any dairy cream.
- Fresh, bright flavor: Lime juice, garlic, and yogurt make this avocado crema bright, tangy, and savory.
- Incredibly versatile: It's not just for tacos, and not even just for Mexican food! I love it as a salad dressing, drizzled on baked sweet potatoes, or for dipping raw veggies.
- Customizable: I share some ideas below to help you put a different spin on this recipe.
Ingredients for Avocado Crema
- Ripe avocado: Choose one that gives slightly when gently pressed.
- Vegan yogurt: Soy, almond, or coconut yogurt all work well, as long as it's plain.
- Lime juice: Use fresh juice, not bottled, for the best flavor.
- Garlic: Use a small clove; the lime juice will mellow its sharpness, so you're left with a savory garlic flavor.
- Salt: Add as much as you need.
- Water: Used to thin the crema to your preferred consistency.
How to Make Avocado Crema
- Combine: Add the avocado, vegan yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Blend: Blend until completely smooth. Add water a little at a time until the crema reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste: Taste and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve: Use on tacos, bowls, nachos, roasted veggies, and more.
Tips & Variations
- Make a bigger batch: This recipe is easy to double or triple if you're serving a crowd or meal prepping.
- Avocado ripeness: If your avocado is even slightly underripe, the crema can taste a bit bitter. Use a ripe one that gives slightly when pressed.
- Yogurt tip: Use plain, unsweetened yogurt (vanilla yogurt will taste weird here).
- Cilantro lime version: Blend in fresh cilantro for a bright, herby twist.
- Spicy crema: Add chipotle in adobo for smoky heat.
- Extra garlic flavor: Include another small clove if you love a stronger garlic flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Drizzle or dollop this crema on:
- Tacos, like my Tofu Taco Crumbles or Jackfruit Tacos
- Burritos and burrito bowls
- Vegan Nachos
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Quesadillas
- Grain bowls
- Salads
It also works well as a dip for veggies or tortilla chips.
Storage
Store avocado crema in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. To help prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before covering. Stir before serving.
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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull
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Avocado Crema (Creamy, Dairy-Free & Ready in 5 Minutes)
Servings: (makes about 1 cup)
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Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- ¼ cup vegan yogurt, (such as soy, almond, or coconut)
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 small clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 - 4 tablespoons water, to thin as needed
Instructions
- Blend: Add the avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and salt to a high-speed blender or small food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Thin: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired drizzleable consistency.
- Taste and finish: Taste and adjust salt and lime as needed.
Notes
- Cilantro Lime Crema: Add ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Spicy Crema: Add ½-1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo
- Garlic Lovers: Add 1 extra small clove garlic
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Sofritas bowls
- Nachos
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Quesadillas
- Grain bowls
- Salads
Mia says
Mmmmm…so amazing! Thank you for sharing Sam)
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it, Mia! 🙂
John M says
This is so easy and amazing flavor. Used over our plant based taco salad.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yum! So happy you loved it, thanks for being the first to leave a review John 🙂