How to pick an avocado?

To check for ripeness gently press the avocado (not too hard, as the avocado might bruise), it should be firm but give a little under the pressure. Ripe avocados are not too soft and mushy, nor too firm and hard. When you find a good one, check it for soft indentations. If you find soft spots, it may be overripe or bruised.

How to ripen an avocado?

To speed up the ripening process, place the avocados in a brown paper bag with a couple of bananas. The time it takes to soften the avocados will vary depending on how much they need to ripen. It may take a couple of days or it could be ready overnight. If the avocados are ready but you're not, then store them in the refrigerator. This will not halt the ripening, but it will slow it down.

Is avocado lime crema the same as guacamole?

It may be similar, but avocado lime crema and guacamole are not the same. Guacamole is usually mashed to be chunkier and often made with onions, jalapeño, and maybe tomatoes. Avocado lime crema is a creamy sauce that is sometimes made with sour cream. Our dairy-free version uses dairy-free yogurt and blended to make it silky smooth.

Vegan Avocado Crema - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

This vegan avocado crema is light, creamy, tangy, and easy to make. Use it to top tacos, burrito bowls, and so much more.

Ingredients

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1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup (57 grams) unsweetened plain vegan yogurt
1 garlic clove
1 lime, zested and juiced (zest of half the lime and 2 tablespoons of juice)
1-2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Instructions

Add everything to a food processor or a small blender, and use the zest of half the lime for a more intense lime flavor.
Blend until smooth. To thin out the sauce add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and add more if needed.
Taste and adjust if needed.

Notes

Make sure to use ripe avocados, unripened don’t blend well.

Use 1 large ripe avocado or 2 small avocadoes.

If you use a blender you may need more water to thin out.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: dip
Method: blender
Cuisine: american