Walnut Free Avocado Herb Cream
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this avocado cream is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste better. Ripe avocados form the silky base, blended smooth with cilantro, parsley, and chives for a pale green color that's as beautiful as it is delicious. A hit of lemon juice keeps it bright and prevents browning, while a drizzle of olive oil adds just enough richness to make the texture feel luxurious. If you like a little heat, the optional jalapeño brings a gentle kick without overwhelming the herbaceous notes. The whole thing comes together in under two minutes in a blender — no cooking, no fuss, just clean, whole-food ingredients. Store-bought herb sauces and dressings can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Use it as a dip, a drizzle over grain bowls, a spread for wraps, or a sauce for grilled proteins — 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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