Recipe File: Avocado Lime Crema

I love making tacos for a semi-quick and easy dinner and firmly believe that every taco tastes better with a little something, something. That something is an avocado lime crema that not only goes perfectly on tacos, but also pairs well with roasted veggies.

Here’s my go-to avocado lime crema recipe, and some ideas for what to pair it with.

What you’ll need: 

• A blender or food processor (I used a blender – favorite is this OG Vitamix!)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 bunch of cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 teaspoons greek yogurt
• salt
• pepper

Steps: 

1. Wash and lightly chop your cilantro, and garlic (you’ll be blending these so no need for a thorough chop).
2. Place avocado, cilantro and garlic into a blender. Add in a tablespoon of greek yogurt, two teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil, and juice of half a lime. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Blend it all together until you get a smooth and creamy consistency. If needed, add in a splash of water and blend more.
4. Taste and season as needed (another squeeze of lime never hurts! If you like more a bite from garlic, feel free to also throw another garlic clove in).
5. Pour mixture into a small bowl and enjoy!

I put this avocado lime crema on all kinds of tacos (shrimp tacos, black beans tacos, chicken tacos… the list goes on. It also is great as a dip for all kinds of roasted vegetables (broccoli, potatoes, carrots, etc.). Have fun with it and let me know your favorite pairings in the comments.

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