Hazelnut Free Avocado Herb Cream
Bright, herby, and impossibly creamy, this avocado herb cream is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. Ripe avocados get blended with fresh cilantro, parsley, and chives, then brightened with lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil for a result that's silky, vibrant, and packed with flavor. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick if you're in the mood for a little heat, but it's equally gorgeous without it. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no need to squint at a label or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your sauce. The blender does all the heavy lifting — just toss everything in, blend until smooth, and adjust the consistency with a splash of water until it's exactly where you want it. Drizzle it over grain bowls, use it as a dip, swirl it into soups, or spread it generously on just about anything that needs a lift. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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