Seed Oil 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 replicate. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil tie it all together — and yes, that's the only fat in here, so you know exactly what you're getting. For anyone avoiding industrially processed seed oils, this is a genuinely satisfying alternative to the bottled green sauces that almost always sneak in canola or soybean oil. The optional jalapeño adds a gentle heat that makes the whole thing feel a little more exciting without overwhelming the herbs. Blend it smooth, adjust the water until it's perfectly pourable, and you've got a versatile cream that works as a dip, a drizzle, or a bold finishing sauce.
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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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