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Avocado Lime Crema

Silky Mexican crema that's part sauce, part dip—avocado and lime mashed smooth with sour cream and garlic. Serve with chips, tacos, or grilled vegetables.

Total time
5 min
Servings
6
Calories
145
Protein
2g
Avocado Lime Crema
freshsimplemexicanvegetariangluten-freecreamysmoothweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Squeeze lime juice over the avocado and add sour cream.

  3. Step 3

    Mince the garlic clove and add it to the bowl with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Mash with a fork or blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting lime and salt to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately as a dip, sauce, or topping.

Tools you’ll need

  • bowl
  • fork or blender
  • cutting board
  • knife

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