Avocado Crema
Avocado Crema is a creamy blend of ripe avocados, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice, perfect for dipping or dolloping.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados peeled, pitted, cut into large chunks
- 0.5 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
- 0.5 to 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
- Water as needed
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the ingredients and whip. To the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S blade, add the avocados, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice. Add red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, if using, and a big pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and fluffy, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the food processor, about 3 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning and texture. Taste and adjust seasoning. If the crema is too thick add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and blend until smooth.
- Serve the crema immediately or transfer it to an airtight jar and store it in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 73.8kcalCarbohydrates: 4.8gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.9gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 66.4mgPotassium: 225.9mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.9gVitamin A: 91.1IUVitamin C: 9.7mgCalcium: 19.1mgIron: 0.3mg
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