Alpha Gal Friendly Avocado Herb Cream
This vibrant, silky sauce is built entirely from plants and fresh herbs, making it a natural fit for anyone navigating a mammalian meat allergy without wanting to sacrifice bold, satisfying flavor. Ripe avocados form the creamy base, blended smooth with cilantro, parsley, and chives for a bright, garden-fresh punch that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A hit of lemon juice keeps everything lively and prevents browning, while a drizzle of olive oil gives the finished cream a luxurious, almost restaurant-quality richness. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the cool, herby backdrop. The whole thing comes together in under two minutes of blending — just scoop, blend, and adjust the texture with a splash of water until it coats a spoon the way you want it to. Spoon it over grilled vegetables, use it as a dip, or thin it out further as a salad dressing; it's endlessly versatile and completely free of any mammal-derived ingredients. Store it in an airtight container and you've got a go-to condiment ready whenever you need it.
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4 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup filtered water, plus more as needed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender or food processor. Add the cilantro, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper, along with the jalapeño if using.
- 2
Blend on high until completely smooth and pale green, about 45–60 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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