Creamy Avocado Sauce

Calling all taco lovers! If you’re looking for a sauce that’s perfect for all your favorite Mexican dishes, then you need to try our easy avocado sauce recipe. It’s bursting with fresh flavors and is the perfect addition to any taco, burrito, or bowl.

A bowl of freshly made avocado sauce with an avocado by it's side.

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We love avocados, and guacamole makes my mouth water just thinking about it, but we wanted something smoother, more sauce, and less chunky (similar to avocado crema) to dip air-fried quesadillas and burritos in.

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Why you’ll love this creamy avocado sauce recipe

  • If you’re a fan of guacamole, then you’ll love this delicious avocado cream sauce.
  • Quick and so easy to make, it’ll be ready in 5 minutes.
  • It’s the perfect avocado sauce recipe for adding to burrito bowls and salads or dipping your taco or burritos.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and gluten-free.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed; salt and black pepper, fresh lime juice, regular sour cream, fresh garlic, cilantro, and a ripe avocado.

Unleash your inner chef with this quick and easy avocado sauce recipe! Perfect for drizzling over your favorite meals or as a dip for veggies and chips.

How to make avocado sauce with step-by-step instructions

A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

In a blender or food processor, combine ripe avocados, sour cream, lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, kosher salt, and pepper, and blend until very smooth.

If it looks too thick, add a little water to loosen it until you get to your desired consistency; taste and add more lemon, salt, or pepper to taste.

Refrigerate until you serve it, or serve it immediately.

A bowl of avocado sauce with fresh cilantro and half a ripe avocado.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Avocados
    If you want a deliciously smooth and creamy sauce, then make sure you use perfectly ripe avocados.
  • Limes
    Substitute fresh lime juice for fresh lemon juice if preferred; please note the lime juice helps to prevent the sauce from turning brown.
  • Sour cream
    Feel free to substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt.
  • Storage
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to store leftover avocado sauce

Any leftover creamy avocado sauce can be placed in an airtight container for up to 3 days and kept in the fridge.

Make it vegan

Making this recipe vegan is simple; just substitute the regular sour cream for vegan sour cream.

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What to serve creamy avocado sauce with

This delicious sauce is so versatile; spread it on sandwiches, or top your favorite tacos with it.

Drizzle it over nachos or roasted veggies, and add it to burrito bowls.

Slather it over your favorite burger for a bite of bright flavor.

Dip cheese quesadillas, sweet potato cubes, or sweet potato wedges in it, and add it to your favorite salad – sounds delicious, doesn’t it?

Creamy avocado sauce in a bowl with the ingredients surrounding it.

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Creamy Avocado Sauce

Avocado sauce is a great way to jazz up your meals with minimal effort. The creaminess of the avocado helps to cool down the heat of the spices, while the tanginess of the lime juice adds a burst of flavor. It can be whipped up in just a few minutes, making it the perfect option for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings6
Calories83
Course: Dips, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the Avocado Sauce

  • 1 large Avocado ripe, pitted and diced
  • cup Sour cream
  • ½ Lemon juiced
  • ½ cup Cilantro packed
  • ½ clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 small Jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, salt, and pepper, and blend until very smooth. If it looks too thick, add a little water to loosen it. Taste and add more lemon, salt, or pepper to taste.
    1 large Avocado, ⅓ cup Sour cream, ½ Lemon, ½ cup Cilantro, ½ clove Garlic, 1 small Jalapeno pepper, Salt and pepper

Notes

  • Avocados
     If you want a deliciously smooth and creamy sauce, then make sure you use perfectly ripe avocados.
  • Limes
     Substitute fresh lime juice for fresh lemon juice if preferred; please note the lime juice helps to prevent the sauce from turning brown.
  • Sour cream
     Feel free to substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt.
  • Storage
     Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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