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Easy Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce


  • Author: zoe
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x

Description

A rich, herbaceous sauce that blends the bold flavors of garlic and cilantro with the creaminess of avocado and Greek yogurt. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or spread.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems, packed
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream for extra tang)
  • 1 small avocado, ripe
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 12 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cilantro well and pat dry. Peel the garlic cloves.
  2. Add cilantro, garlic, yogurt, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to a blender or food processor.
  3. Blend until smooth. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and blend again.
  4. Taste and adjust with more lime juice or salt as needed.
  5. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed jar.

Notes

For a spicier version, add jalapeño or red chili flakes. If it’s too garlicky, increase the yogurt or avocado. Use within 3–5 days and stir if separation occurs.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg

Keywords: cilantro garlic sauce, creamy sauce, yogurt sauce, avocado, dipping sauce, lime