Elevate your meals with this Creamy Avocado Sauce, a luscious, zesty blend of avocado, lime, cilantro, and just a hint of serrano pepper for a gentle kick. Bursting with fresh flavors and a silky-smooth texture, it’s perfect as a raw veggie dip or drizzled on tacos, salads, grain bowls, or roasted veggies. Quick to whip up and endlessly versatile, this sauce is sure to become your go-to for adding a bright, creamy finish to any dish.

Makes 1 to 1½ cups.

Ingredients:

1 large avocado

½ serrano pepper, unseeded (remove the seeds for a milder heat)

¼ cup cilantro, stem and leaves

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Black pepper to taste

1. Place all of the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until thoroughly mixed.
2. Drizzle avocado sauce on top of your favorite dish.

Chef’s Note: Serranos are five times as hot as jalapeños. You can replace the serrano with jalapeño, remove it entirely, or increase the amount to adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your taste.