Lactose Free Avocado Herb Cream

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this avocado-based sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle on absolutely everything. Ripe avocados blended with cilantro, parsley, and chives create a lush, pale-green cream that looks and tastes indulgent — without a drop of dairy in sight. A hit of lemon juice keeps it bright and fresh, while olive oil adds just enough richness to make the texture silky smooth. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño takes it somewhere really exciting. The whole thing comes together in under two minutes of blending, and you can dial in the consistency with a splash of water until it's exactly right. It works beautifully as a dip, a sauce for grilled proteins, a dressing for grain bowls, or a spread for wraps — basically anywhere you'd reach for a creamy condiment. Store-bought alternatives are often loaded with dairy or additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it.

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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.

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