Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"The only thing I like more than talking about food is eating." John Walters
The refrigerator light goes on...
You may have had an avocado crema like this at a Mexican or Southwestern restaurant. It make a great topping for almost anything, with all of the flavors coming through just right - lime, garlic, avocado, and cilantro. Many versions that I have had are a bit spicy, and you could add some crushed red pepper flakes or a bit of cayenne pepper and the crema will really pop.
Serve this over grilled fish, on tacos, with roasted chicken, or even on your sandwiches.
Cilantro, Garlic, and Avocado Crema
Servings: 8 | Serving size: 1/4 cup
Cooking time: 15 minutes (does not include chilling time)
This recipe can easily be multiplied and will keep well for up to 48 hours in the refrigerator.
| 1 clove | garlic (finely minced) |
| 1/2 tsp. | lime zest |
| 1/2 | lime (juiced) |
| 1 cup | full fat Greek yogurt |
| 1 small | avocado |
| 1 cup | fresh cilantro |
| 1/4 tsp. | salt |
| to taste | fresh ground black pepper |
Place the garlic, lime and lime juice in a blender or mini-chopper.
Pulse for about 1 minute until the garlic is as small as possible.
Add the yogurt and pulse until blended.
Add the avocado, cilantro, salt and pepper.
Pulse until smooth.
Chill well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 60 | Calories from Fat 36 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | <1% |
| Sodium 92mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrates 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g |
| Vitamin A 15% | Vitamin C 10% |
| Calcium 4% | Iron 2% |
| Vitamin K 44mcg | Potassium 235mg |