Recipe Description:
This recipe for spicy, delicious, creamy avocado sauce comes together in minutes and adds a creamy kick to your next meal. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats or is a fantastic dipping sauce all on its own with fresh vegetable crudité. It is a wonderful addition to your summer barbecue menu!
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Servings:
- Recipe serving size: 2 Tbsp.
- Number of servings:
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, packed
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. jalapeño, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Blend until creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes & Tips:
This avocado sauce can be made ahead and served chilled. It can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
It pairs beautifully with grilled meat for a delicious main course at your next summer BBQ.
It pairs beautifully with grilled meat for a delicious main course at your next summer BBQ.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (35g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 7g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | - | |
| Protein 1g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 0mg | 0% | |
| Iron 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 140mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A 30mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E 1.1mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K 11mcg | 8% | |
| Thiamin 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Riboflavin 0.04mg | 4% | |
| Niacin 0.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.08mg | 4% | |
| Folate 20mcg DFE | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Choline 0mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 20mg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 10mg | 2% | |
| Zinc 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Selenium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.05mg | 6% | |
| Manganese 0.05mg | 2% | |
*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.
