Avocado Lime Crema

This creamy Avocado Lime Crema is the quick and flavorful sauce that instantly upgrades tacos, bowls, grilled meats, and roasted veggies. Made with simple ingredients like ripe avocado, lime juice, and sour cream, this easy recipe comes together in minutes and adds fresh, zesty flavor.

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Avocado Lime Crema

Why You'll Love This Avocado Lime Crema Recipe

• Ready in under 10 minutes with almost no prep

• Creamy, fresh flavor that tastes restaurant-quality

• Perfect topping for tacos, burrito bowls, sandwiches, and grilled meats

• Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients

• Naturally low-carb and gluten-free

• A healthier alternative to heavier creamy sauces

• Great for meal prep and easy to store in the fridge

• Kid-friendly and mild while still packed with flavor

• Adds bright, fresh flavor to quick weeknight meals

  
  

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Use ripe avocados for the smoothest, creamiest texture

• Fresh lime juice gives the sauce the brightest flavor

• Chill the crema for 15–20 minutes before serving for even better flavor

• Add a splash of water or milk if you want a thinner sauce for drizzling

• Store with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface to help prevent browning

Avocado Lime Crema Recipe

Serves: 12

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados

• ½ c. sour cream (Greek yogurt can also be used)

• 1 T. mayonnaise

• ½ tsp. salt

• 1 lime, juiced

• Pinch of salt

Let's Get Started!

1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender

2. Taste to adjust seasonings, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve