Avocado Sauce Recipe

Spice up your tacos and burritos with this fiery, authentic Mexican avocado salsa! A vibrant blend of creamy avocado, zesty lime, and fiery jalapeño, this thin sauce is a taqueria staple. Learn to control the heat – start with a little jalapeño and add more to your liking. A cautionary tale: it's hotter than your average guacamole! Get ready for a flavor explosion that'll leave you wanting more (but maybe not *too* much more on your first try!). Perfect for tacos, burritos, and anything that needs a kick!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 69.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado Sauce

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How to Make Avocado Sauce

  1. Combine 1 ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 jalapeño pepper (seeded or unseeded, to taste), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor.
  2. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion and pulse 5-6 times until roughly chopped, but still visible.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, jalapeño, or water to your preference.
  5. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g