Cilantro, Garlic, and Avocado Crema

Servings

8

Serving size

1/4 cup
COOKING TIME
15 minutes
CHILLING TIME
60 minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and will keep well for up to 48 hours in the refrigerator.

Cilantro, Garlic, and Avocado Crema

Ingredients

1 clove Garlic, raw (finely minced)
1/2 tsp. Lime zest
1 cup Whole milk greek yogurt
1 medium Avocados, raw
1 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper

Instructions

Place the garlic, lime and lime juice in a blender or mini-chopper.

Pulse for about 1 minute until the garlic is as small as possible.

Add the yogurt and pulse until blended.

Add the avocado, cilantro, salt and pepper.

Pulse until smooth.

Chill well before serving.
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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is NOT safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

You may have had an avocado crema like this at a Mexican or Southwestern restaurant. It make a great topping for almost anything, with all of the flavors coming through just right – lime, garlic, avocado, and cilantro. Some versions are a bit spicy, and you could add some crushed red pepper flakes or a bit of cayenne pepper to this recipe and the crema will really pop.

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Nutrition Facts
8 servings
Serving size 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving
76
Calories
% Daily Value*
7%
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
1%
Cholesterol 4mg
4%
Sodium 85mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 2g
4%
Added Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
3%
Calcium 36mg
Ethyl Alcohol 0g
0%
Iron 0mg
3%
Magnesium 13mg
5%
Phosphorus 57mg
4%
Potassium 188mg
1%
Vitamin A 10mcg
8%
Vitamin C 7mg
0%
Vitamin D 0mcg
Vitamin K 6mcg
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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