Rice Free Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, herbaceous, and vibrantly green, 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 smooth and packed with flavor. A touch of jalapeño is optional, but it adds a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the cool, grassy herbs. Because it's built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — what you see is exactly what you get. The consistency is easy to dial in, going from a thick dip to a pourable drizzle depending on how much water you blend in. Spoon it over grilled proteins, use it as a dipping sauce, or swirl it into a bowl — it's endlessly versatile and comes together in under two minutes of active effort.
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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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