Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
This avocado sauce is vibrant, impossibly creamy, packed with healthy fats, and so easy to make it feels like cheating.
Servings: 200 gram
Calories: 2kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 50 gram tofu, cut into cubes
- 5 - 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 green chilli, deseeded
- Handful of cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place the avocado flesh, cilantro, mint, lime juice, minced garlic, and the seeded jalapeño (if using) into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Pour in the avocado oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice while running the blender.
- Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula if necessary to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.Add cold water. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for about 30-60 seconds. The sauce should be thick and easy to spread.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container. The lime juice acts as a natural preservative. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Notes
- Adjusting the Heat: The jalapeño is optional, but it adds a wonderful, subtle kick. If you want more heat, you can add the seeds as well. For a milder flavor, omit the jalapeño entirely.
- Chilli Flakes, Oregano are some optional add-one for flavour.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.01mg