Anti Inflammatory Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh herbs, this blended avocado sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over everything. Ripe avocados form the silky base, while cilantro, parsley, and chives bring a bright, garden-fresh flavor that feels alive in every bite. A generous squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil round it out — both ingredients well-regarded for their role in a diet focused on reducing inflammation. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick without throwing off the balance, and the whole thing comes together in under two minutes of blending. What makes this approach so satisfying is how naturally it fits an anti-inflammatory lifestyle — every ingredient earns its place, and there's nothing processed or hidden to second-guess. Use it as a dip, a sauce for grain bowls, a spread for wraps, or a dressing thinned out with a little extra water. It stores beautifully in an airtight container, so making a batch ahead of time is absolutely worth 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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