Easy Avocado Crema Recipe You’ll Absolutely Love
This avocado crema recipe is smooth, tangy, and incredibly versatile—made with ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for tacos, grain bowls, roasted veggies, or even as a flavorful dip. Every spoonful adds a creamy finish that brings comfort and extra flavor to your favorite meals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ jalapeño seeded (for a bit of spice)
- 1 –2 tablespoons water to adjust consistency
Instructions
- Scoop the avocado into a blender.
- Add yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, and cilantro.
- Blend until creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Add water if desired to thin the texture.
- Taste and adjust lime or salt to your liking.
- Serve immediately or store with wrap pressed directly against the surface.
Notes
To keep it fresh, store with parchment or plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface before sealing.