Avocado Crema
Avocado Crema is a delicious way to have avocado. Have it as a dressing, a snack, or a topping. Try this with tacos, chips, or over a salad! Serve this at your next meal or party. What a hit this will be! Ready in five minutes, you can get this together at any time. Give it a try this week!
Avocado Crema is just awesome. We have this as a dip for tortilla chips all the time and use it as a dressing for salads, tacos, fajitas, lots of stuff! And it’s so easy to make!
Most recipes use lime juice. I tried it that way but I didn’t like it that much. One day I was out of limes and lime juice, but I had lemon juice. What a hit! It tastes WAY better! I will always use lemon juice in my Avocado Crema from now on . . . unless, of course, I’m out of it.
Pro Tip: Avocado Crema is an awesome way to use those slightly over-ripened avocados. If you cut one open and there’s a little discoloration, use that one to make avocado crema!
Avocados
Avocados are one of those foods that have abundant health benefits. They’re an excellent source of a number of vitamins including C, E, K, B-5 and B-6.
Avocados also have a lot of potassium. Potassium is great for leg cramps and heart health. They’re also loaded with Omega-3, which helps lower cholesterol, as well as having many other health benefits.
Selecting Avocados
Avocados are an excellent addition to any diet. Unfortunately, they don’t keep long. Therefore, some find it challenging to pick out great avocados. So here’s a couple tips:
- First, I try to find 3 or 4 avocados that are at different stages of ripeness.
- If you gently press near the stem end (the skinnier end) and it bounces back, that is perfect!
- I will buy 2 that are slightly harder than that one and maybe 1 that is a little softer. Of course, eat the softer ones first!
- Next, store them in the fridge to keep them from ripening too fast.
- And never store them anywhere near bananas! They will turn to mush real quick!
Avocado Crema
Avocado Crema is super easy! It comes together in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Here’s what you need:
- Avocado
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Fresh Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
1. Cut up the avocado in large chunks and place them in a small processor or blender . . .
2. Add the sour cream . . .
3. Then add the cilantro . . .
4. Next add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper . . .
5. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Knock down the sides with a spatula to get the unblended stuff on the sides into the mix and blend for another minute.
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Avocado Crema
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado peeled and pitted
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic – smashed
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Combine all the ingredients in a small processor or blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
How to Select and Store Avocados
Here's some tips to help you select the perfect avocados:
- First, try to find 3 or 4 avocados that are at different stages of ripeness.
- If you gently press near the stem end (the skinnier end) and it bounces back, that is perfect!
- Buy 2 that are slightly harder than that one and maybe 1 that is a little softer. Of course, eat the softer ones first!
Store them in the fridge to keep them from ripening too fast. They'll keep for a week or more. Don't forget, you can also freeze them! Be sure to remove the pit and place in a sealed bag. They will last 3-6 months in the freezer.
