Creamy Avocado Sauce (aka Mexican Green Sauce, or Avocado Salsa) with Cilantro and Lime. Oil-free, low calorie and perfect for Buddha bowls, tacos, enchiladas and rice dishes! Creamy and flavorful, make this spicy or keep it mild!
Here’s a very simple recipe for Creamy Avocado Sauce with Cilantro and lime that is oil-free and vegan. It has a million uses and provides a delicious creaminess without the fat, oil or calories.
Use this over fajita bowls, spooned into portobello tacos or wraps, or over Mexican inspired dishes like enchiladas or these vegan stuffed peppers.
Heart-healthy, with no added oil, fat or cholesterol, this is a good one to keep in your back pocket for when you need a little boost of flavor without too many calories!
Tell us how you like this Creamy Vegan Avocado Sauce in the comments below!
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Creamy Avocado Sauce with Cilantro ( Mexican Green Sauce)
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 1 ¼ cup 1x
- Category: Sauces, vegan, oil-free
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: mexican
Description
Vegan Avocado Sauce with Cilantro and Lime. Oil-free, low calorie and Perfect for Mexican bowls, tacos, enchiladas and rice dishes! Creamy and tasty, make this spicy or keep it mild!
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado, ripe
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- 2/3 cups water- plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tsp coriander
- ⅛ cups lime juice
- 1– 2 garlic cloves
- cracked pepper to taste
- pinch cayenne or a few slices jalapeño (optional, to taste)
Instructions
Notes
This is best served within 2-3 days. For a richer version, sub avocado oil (or olive oil) for 2 tablespoons of the water.
Keywords: Avocado Sauce, Avocado Salsa, Mexican green sauce, vegan avocado sauce, creamy avocado sauce, cilantro sauce, creamy vegan avocado sauce
Wow, thank you, Sylvia! Your dressing is just what the doctor ordered!
I was looking for an oil-free, plant-based dressing that included my
favorite flavors of cilantro, lime and avocado, and your recipe delivered
Tangy, flavorful and delicious! The coriander is a surprise and delightful
addition.
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This is insanely delicious!
We are blessed with an abundance of avocados now and wonder if this freezes?
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It may turn brown. If you try freezing, will you let me know? Curious!
Delicious and easy to prepare!
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Great to hear – thanks Laurie!
Hi there! I’d love to try this! Will the dressing stay green for a while?
Amazing!
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Everyone in the family loves it from age 8 to 83!!!
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Awesome Sheri, great to hear!