BHA & BHT Free Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, herby, and vibrantly green, this avocado-based sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Ripe avocados blended with fresh cilantro, parsley, and chives create a lush, pale-green cream that tastes bright and alive — nothing like the dull, additive-heavy condiments you find on store shelves. That's exactly the point: bottled sauces and dressings are some of the sneakiest sources of synthetic preservatives, so making your own from whole ingredients is the cleanest move you can make. Fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil do all the heavy lifting here, keeping the flavor bold and the texture silky without a single stabilizer in sight. A splash of filtered water lets you dial in the consistency from thick dip to pourable dressing, and the optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick if you're in the mood. It comes together in under two minutes of blending, making it one of the easiest ways to upgrade a bowl, a plate of roasted vegetables, or a simple grain dish. Once you have a batch in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!