Description
Spicy Avocado Sauce is a creamy, bold, and zesty vegan condiment made with ripe avocados, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeño. This quick, 5-minute sauce is paleo, dairy-free, and oil-optional — perfect for drizzling over tacos, bowls, veggies, or using as a dip or spread.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper (seeded for less heat)
- 1–2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
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Scoop avocado flesh into a blender or food processor.
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Add lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, oil (if using), salt, and cilantro.
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Blend until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
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Add 1–2 tablespoons of water to thin to desired consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasoning, spice, or acidity.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For more heat, use a serrano pepper or leave jalapeño seeds in.
- Add a pinch of cumin for smoky flavor or a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra tang.
- Lemon juice can replace lime in a pinch.
- For an oil-free version, omit oil and thin with water or more citrus juice.
- Press plastic wrap directly on the surface before sealing to reduce browning.
