Avocado Lime Crema - Healthy, Vegan Dip

Name: Avocado Lime Crema - Healthy, Vegan Dip
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 2 Hass avocados (ripe); ¾ cup yogurt (I used unsweetened soy yogurt); ½ large lime (juice only); ½ tsp onion powder; 1 garlic clove; ⅓ cup fresh cilantro/coriander (tightly packed, stalks included); red chili flakes (to taste); salt and pepper (to taste)

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This tangy avocado lime crema is the perfect creamy dressing or dipping sauce with a velvety smooth texture. Packed with fresh flavors and made using just a handful of ingredients.

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🌱 Why I Love This Recipe
🥑 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
⏲️ Steps
🥄 Equipment
💡 Top Tips
❓ FAQ
🍋 Variations
🥗 Serving
📦 Storing
🥭 Similar Recipes
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🌱 Why I Love This Recipe

Silky, creamy texture
Use as salad dressing, dip, or topping
Healthy & fresh ingredients
Packed with healthy fats
Lime juice & cilantro take the flavor to the next level
Serve with crunchy tortilla chips or tacos
Goes well with my taco salad!

Whether you're gearing up for a big game day or just a regular Taco Tuesday this avocado lime crema recipe is a real must-try!

🥑 Ingredients

These simple ingredients should be easy to find in almost every grocery store. I've also added some suggestions on how to replace them.

Ingredient Notes

Avocado - I went for the Hass avocado variety. Make sure you're using perfectly ripe avocados.

Soy yogurt - Many avocado crema recipes call for sour cream or Green yogurt. I wanted to create a more refreshing & lighter version that tastes unbelievably good but contains considerably less fat. This is why I used unsweetened soy yogurt. Of course, you can use any yogurt you have on hand.

Fresh lime juice - If needed, you can replace it with bottled lime juice from concentrate.

Garlic clove - Adjust the amount to taste. I used 1 clove but you can use more or less. Fresh garlic can be replaced with garlic powder or garlic granules if desired.

You'll also need black pepper and sea salt which you can adjust to taste.

Optional - salt flakes or red chili flakes for topping. See below for more variations.

GREEN TIP - Don't throw away the cilantro stems. They're perfectly edible and contain important nutrients. Plus, they help create that intense cilantro flavor in this dish.

⏲️ Steps

There are just a few easy steps to this recipe.

Hint - this is just a simple visual overview. Grab in-depth instructions & exact measurement details in the recipe card at the bottom. Easy!

A collage of two images showing crema before and after blending.

Photo 1 - First, slice the avocados in half (lengthwise). Discard the pits, and use a spoon to scoop the flesh straight into a food processor/blender.

Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor/blender.

Photo 2 - Blend for 1-2 minutes* until smooth. Taste and adjust, adding more salt/pepper/lime juice/chili if desired.

Serve immediately.

Sprinkle with chili flakes, finely chopped fresh cilantro & lime zest if desired.

*You might need to blend for a minute or two longer depending on your blender.

🥄 Equipment

Knife & spoon - to slice the avocado & scoop out the flesh.
Food processor or blender - this crema is so light & easy to mix. You could even use an immersion blender (hand mixer).

💡 Top Tips

If you prefer a thinner consistency simply add a bit of lime juice, water, or oil at the end & blend again.
Play around with seasoning such as paprika, cumin, oregano, and thyme if desired.
Add lime zest for double the lime goodness!
If you're not a fan of cilantro, I recommend replacing it with other fresh herbs such as parsley or chives.

Don't forget! Once blended, adjust the avocado cream to taste. Add a pinch of salt, more lime juice, a little water, etc.

❓ FAQ

A close-up image of avocado crema served with tortilla chips.

What does avocado crema taste like?

It's a mix between creamy & buttery avocado, zingy lime, fresh & fragrant cilantro, and spicy chili flakes (optional).

Yogurt and lime also bring out an acidic undertone.

This creates an altogether refreshing, zesty crema with a hint of spice.

Is this avocado crema similar to guacamole?

Even though they're made from similar ingredients they're quite different.

Guacamole is chunky, while the crema is silky smooth.

However, you can use them in similar ways - both as a dipping sauce or topping.

Will this crema turn brown?

No, it will keep the pastel green color because we used lime juice.

The acidity of lime juice helps slow down the activity of polyphenol oxidase which usually causes avocadoes to go brown (Source: Martha Stewart).

🍋 Variations

Switch things up by adding the following:

Lime zest: for double the lime goodness.
Lemon juice: can be used instead of lime juice for a slightly sweeter variation
Spicy: make it extra spicy by adding some fresh chilies or jalapeños.

🥗 Serving

A couscous salad served with avocado crema. — Here I've used avocado crema to top off my green couscous salad.

This avocado lime crema is highly versatile. It's the perfect topping, dip, or spread.

You can use it in a huge variety of dishes and ways such as:

Topping: serve it with your favorite Mexican foods such as burrito bowls, salads, tacos, taquitos, quesadillas, etc.
Dip: serve with tortilla chips, veggies, crunchy bread, or crackers.

You can also spread it on toast & sandwiches.

📦 Storing

This dish keeps in the fridge so well.

To make preparations for a big dinner gathering or party less stressful, I like to prepare it the night ahead.

To store, simply transfer the crema to an airtight container. I like to use a glass jar or container with a secure, airtight plastic lid. Refrigerate for 3-4 days.

I don't recommend freezing this recipe.

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