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Avocado crema with Greek yogurt in a brown bowl.

Avocado Crema Recipe with Greek Yogurt

A creamy, healthy avocado cream sauce made with Greek yogurt, jalapeño, garlic, and lime. Perfect as a dip, dressing, or spicy avocado sauce for tacos.
Author: Sheeba
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course dip, dressing, sauce, Spread
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 92 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup water

STEP BY STEP IMAGES

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Instructions
 

  • Cut 1 avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Roughly chop 1 jalapeño 2 cloves garlic and ¼ cup cilantro.
  • Combine avocado, garlic, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro. Add the rest of the ingredients: 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1½ tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ cup water tablespoons water.
  • Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Pause and scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
  • Add more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to suit your taste.
  • Add 1 or 2 tablespoon of water (if needed) and blend again.
    • Add water gradually—you want it pourable but still thick.
  • Serve immediately as a sauce on taco bowls or as a dip.

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Notes

  • Use ripe avocados: They should be slightly soft to the touch for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
  • Adjust consistency: Add a splash of water or more lime juice to thin the sauce to your liking.
  • Taste and adjust: When you blend, pulse a few times first and then taste. Add more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to suit your taste. Also remember to adjust seasoning when you thin down the sauce.
  • Control the heat: Remove jalapeño seeds for mild heat, or keep them in if you like it spicy.
  • Blend until silky smooth: A high-speed blender or small food processor gives the best creamy result.
  • Serve fresh for best taste and color: Avocado tastes best when freshly made, with its vibrant green color intact.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Crema Recipe with Greek Yogurt
Amount per Serving
Calories
92
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.3
g
8
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
1.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
591.2
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
289.1
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.1
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3.6
g
15
%
Sugar
 
1.1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1.5
g
3
%
Vitamin A
 
192.8
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
11.7
mg
14
%
Calcium
 
24.6
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.