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Avocado Crema (Creamy, Dairy-Free & Ready in 5 Minutes)

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!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 (makes about 1 cup)
Author: Sam Turnbull

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.
    Blender jar with ingredients for avocado crema.
  • Thin: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired drizzleable consistency.
    Avocado crema in jar of blender.
  • Taste and finish: Taste and adjust salt and lime as needed.

Notes

Storage:Store avocado crema in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. To prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing the container. Stir before serving.
Double it: This recipe makes a small batch (about 1 cup), but you can easily double or triple it if you're feeding a crowd or prepping multiple meals.
Flavor Variations:
  • 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
Use avocado crema on:
  • Tacos
  • Burrito bowls
  • Sofritas bowls
  • Nachos
  • Roasted sweet potatoes
  • Quesadillas
  • Grain bowls
  • Salads

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/avocado-crema/

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