Ingredients
Avocado Sauce Ingredients
- 1 small (or 1/2 large) ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder (or 1 small fresh garlic clove)
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt (or 1/4 tsp. table salt)
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients: ripe avocado, parsley or cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder or fresh garlic, salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Combine in Blender: Place the avocado, fresh parsley or cilantro, sour cream or yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into a small blender or food processor.
- Add Water: Add 2 tablespoons of water to the blender to help achieve a smooth consistency when blending.
- Blend Sauce: Blend the mixture until mostly smooth with some green specks remaining. Stop blending occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender for an even mix.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
- Serve: Transfer the finished avocado sauce to a bowl and serve immediately. Use it as a topping or dip for tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, burgers, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add more water gradually while blending until desired consistency is reached.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for a more robust garlic flavor.
- Parsley or cilantro can be used interchangeably based on your preference or availability.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative to sour cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; the avocado may brown slightly but the sauce remains tasty.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
