Avocado Cream Sauce

4.8
(4)

I like this avocado cream sauce over really smoky grilled chicken and some pasta... It's a really basic easy sauce you can play with based on your own preferences.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

  • ½ lime, juiced, or to taste

  • ½ tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Combine avocados, green onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and tarragon in the bowl of a food processor; purée until smooth.

  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in avocado purée; cook and stir occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add cream; cook until heated through, but not boiling. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
26g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 522mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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