Paleo Creamy Avocado Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Paleo Creamy Avocado Sauce, a versatile and nutrient-packed recipe bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Made with ripe avocados, tangy lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of spice from jalapeño pepper, this dairy-free sauce achieves its velvety texture in just 10 minutes. Balanced with aromatic cilantro, garlic, and a touch of sea salt, this paleo-friendly delight can double as a dip, dressing, or topping for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or zoodles. Perfect for clean-eating diets, this vibrant green sauce is as healthy as it is delicious, and it’s easy to make with simple pantry staples. Whether you're looking for a creamy paleo condiment or an avocado lover's dream, this recipe brings fresh flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender.
Add the fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil to the blender with the avocado.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender.
Rinse the cilantro leaves and add them to the blender.
Slice the jalapeño pepper in half, remove the seeds and membrane if a milder sauce is preferred, and add it to the blender.
Pour the water into the blender to help the blending process.
Sprinkle in the sea salt and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
Pour the creamy avocado sauce into a serving bowl or dish and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1003 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2054 mg | 44% | |
*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.
