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    Published: Apr 30, 2021. This post may contain affiliate links.

    Creamy Avocado Cilantro Cream

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    Avocado Cilantro Cream is thick and creamy, perfect for a sandwich spread or dipping!

    A small white bowl with light green avocado cilantro cream.

    Avocados, garlic and cilantro are common ingredients in guacamole, avocado crema, dressings and more. In this simple recipe I've combined these ingredients with coconut milk for a thick & creamy avocado cilantro sauce. The recipe is versatile and you can adjust for the thickness that you prefer.

    Ingredients for Avocado Cilantro Cream

    Ingredients for Avocado Cilantro Cream: A small bunch of fresh cilantro, half a lime, 2 garlic cloves, salt and coconut milk on a black table top.

    You'll need just a few simple ingredients for this simple, plant-based recipe.

    • Fresh cilantro, stems & leaves. Not only do you reduce food waste and stretch your budget (every little bit counts!) by using the stems, there's so much flavour that you don't want to miss out on.
    • Fresh lime
    • A ripe avocado
    • Coconut milk (full-fat, canned for cooking). This will add a light coconut flavour. Alternatively you can use plain, unsweetened dairy or coconut yogurt or sour cream. Both of these will add a little extra tart, sour taste to the completed cream.
    • Fresh garlic
    • Salt
    • If you want a spicy cilantro cream, add some chili flakes, jalapeno or a shake or fermented hot sauce.

    Time needed: 15 minutes.

    This Avocado Cilantro Cream takes just a few minutes to make

    1. Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.

      An overhead shot of a food processor bowl with cilantro, avocado, coconut milk, garlic and salt.

    2. Puree in the food processor.

      Pulse the food processor 4 - 5 times to start to break up the ingredients, then remove the lid and scrape down the bowl. Run the food processor again until the mixture is smooth.An overhead shot of a food processor bowl with Avocado Cilantro Cream

    3. Pour into a bowl or jar and serve.

      A small white bowl with light green avocado cilantro cream with a small wooden spoon scooping some out.

    You can make this creamy cilantro avocado sauce thick for dipping or to use as a spread, or if you prefer you can thin it out a bit with some water to use as a salad dressing or a drizzle.

    A small jar with a little bit of avocado cilantro cream left in the bottom. A yellow scoop is in the jar.

    Types of Avocados

    There are different varieties of avocados, and the two most common found here in Toronto (Canada) are the Florida (sometimes called Slimcado) with a smooth, bright green skin and Hass, which is smaller with a darker green bumpy skin.

    For this creamy avocado dip I'm using the smaller Hass avocado because that's what is readily available to me, but if you prefer the Florida avocado you may need to slightly reduce the amount of liquid used as the flesh is a bit more watery.

    Health Benefits of Avocado

    Avocados contain heart-healthy, monounsaturated fat, fiber, potassium, Vitamin B5 & B6, Vitamin C, Folate and more. Find out more about the health benefits of avocados here.

    A small white bowl with light green avocado cilantro cream.

    Avocado Cilantro Cream

    A simple, thick & creamy avocado cilantro cream to use as a sandwich spread, a dip and more.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • food processor
    • Knife
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cup
    • Small Bowl

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup loosely packed cilantro, leaves & stems (washed)
    • ¼ cup full fat coconut milk (canned) (can use plain, unsweetened dairy or coconut yogurt or sour cream)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 medium, ripe Hass avocado
    • 1 - 2 cloves garlic

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
    • Pulse 4 - 5 times to break up the ingredients.
    • Remove the lid of the food processor and scrape down the sides.
    • Turn the food processor on low and run for 30 seconds. Remove the lid and check the consistency of the avocado cream. If needed run the food processor for another 15 - 30 seconds.
    • Once you have reached your desired consistency, scoop the avocado cilantro cream into a bowl and serve.

    Notes

    1. If you prefer a looser, more sauce like consistency add a tablespoon or two of cold water and mix.
    2. Similar to guacamole, the avocado in this recipe will start to oxidize and turn brown when exposed to the air. If you are storing in the fridge, use a small air-tight jar and  drizzle a little bit of lime juice on the top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 305mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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