Paleo Avocado Herb Cream
Rich, velvety, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this avocado cream is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. Ripe avocados get blended with cilantro, parsley, and chives until the whole thing turns a gorgeous pale green — bright, herby, and seriously craveable. A hit of lemon juice keeps it lively while extra-virgin olive oil adds a silky body that store-bought dressings and dips rarely achieve. For anyone eating grain-free and avoiding processed ingredients, this is a dream condiment — every single ingredient is whole and clean, with nothing hidden or questionable. The optional jalapeño is a small addition that punches up the heat just enough without overwhelming the fresh herb notes. Consistency is easy to dial in by adding water a tablespoon at a time, so you can take it from a thick dip to a pourable drizzle depending on what you're serving it with. Spoon it over grilled chicken, use it as a dipping sauce for crudités, or dollop it onto a grain-free bowl — it's endlessly versatile.
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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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