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Creamy Avocado Sauce

A rich, silky, and versatile sauce made with five simple ingredients that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into something special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Slice avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a food processor or blender.
  2. Add Greek yogurt to the avocados.
  3. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
  4. Pulse the mixture while slowly drizzling in olive oil through the feed tube to create an emulsion. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides.
  5. Continue blending until the mixture looks like pale green velvet with no lumps remaining.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed - add more lemon juice for brightness or olive oil for richness.

Notes

Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren't mushy. Fresh lemon juice is crucial for brightness and preventing browning. Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface to prevent browning. This sauce doesn't freeze well due to the avocado and yogurt. Can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream, and lime juice can replace lemon juice. For dairy-free version, replace yogurt with cashew cream or additional avocado.