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A small dark bowl filled with smooth, creamy light green avocado crema sits on a light-colored surface.
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Avocado Crema

Silky smooth and spreadable, this crema comes together in 10 minutes and stays bright much longer than a basic avocado mash.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: creamy, healthy, quick, spreadable
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or Mexican crema or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • fine sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a blender or small food processor, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and serve.

Notes

  • For the smoothest crema with such a small volume of ingredients, use a mini food processor or immersion blender rather than a full-sized blender. 
  • Press plastic wrap directly against the surface before refrigerating, not just over the top of the container. The crema will stay bright for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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