Citric Acid Free Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this blended avocado sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocados form the silky base, while cilantro, parsley, and chives bring a bright, garden-fresh lift that makes the whole thing feel alive. A squeeze of real lemon juice — rather than any processed citric acid additive — keeps the flavor clean and the ingredient list completely transparent, which is exactly what you need when you're navigating sensitivities to manufactured acids found in so many packaged condiments. A splash of olive oil and filtered water help the blender work its magic, giving you that perfectly pourable, spoon-coating consistency without any fillers or stabilizers. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the cool, herby creaminess. This is the kind of sauce that makes grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and even simple crackers feel genuinely special. Blend it up, taste as you go, and get ready to put it on everything in sight.
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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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