Capsaicin Free Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, herbaceous, and vibrantly green, this blended avocado sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Ripe avocados form the silky base, while fresh cilantro, parsley, and chives bring a bright, garden-forward flavor that feels both light and indulgent. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil round everything out, giving the cream a smooth, pourable consistency that works beautifully as a dip, drizzle, or spread. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, the jalapeño listed in the recipe is clearly marked optional — simply leave it out and you get all the flavor with none of the heat. Store-bought green sauces and dressings are notoriously tricky because chili or pepper extract can hide in the ingredient list, so making this at home puts you fully in control. The blending process takes under a minute, and adjusting the texture is as easy as adding a splash of water until it coats a spoon just right. It's the kind of versatile, feel-good recipe you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.
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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)
Can be omittedjalapeño
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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