Low Fat Creamy Avocado Sauce
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this **Low Fat Creamy Avocado Sauce**, a guilt-free way to elevate your dishes with vibrant flavor and nutrition. Packed with the wholesome richness of ripe avocado and the tangy creaminess of non-fat Greek yogurt, this 10-minute recipe balances zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, and fresh cilantro for a versatile, low-fat condiment. A hint of ground cumin and an optional kick of jalapeño add layers of depth, making it perfect for salads, tacos, grain bowls, or as a dipping sauce. With no cooking required, this healthy avocado sauce is a quick and easy way to bring a fresh, nutrient-packed twist to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 120 grams non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 large garlic clove
- 15 grams fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 small jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add the non-fat Greek yogurt and lime juice to the blender.
Peel the garlic clove and add it to the blender.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the blender.
Pour in the water to help achieve the desired sauce consistency.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
If you like a bit of heat, deseed and chop the jalapeño, and add it to the blender.
Blend all ingredients on high speed until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if necessary.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container if storing. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
