Gluten 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 punch that no store-bought dressing can match. A hit of lemon juice keeps the color gorgeous and the flavor lively, and a touch of jalapeño adds just enough heat if you're feeling bold. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten — no thickeners, no fillers, no hidden grain-based additives — you can blend and serve with total confidence. The consistency is easy to dial in, going from a thick dip to a pourable sauce just by adjusting the water, which makes it incredibly versatile. Spoon it over grilled proteins, toss it with roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce for whatever's on the table. It comes together in under two minutes of blending and keeps beautifully in an airtight container for whenever the craving hits.
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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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