MSG Free Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this avocado blend is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. 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 drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together with a subtle richness. For anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, this one is completely clean — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with zero hidden extras to worry about. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick if you want it, but the cream is equally satisfying without it. Blend it smooth, adjust the consistency with a splash of water, and you have a versatile sauce ready to go over grain bowls, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or as a dip alongside fresh bread. It comes together in under two minutes of active blending, which makes it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep in your fridge.
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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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