Avocado-Lime Sauce Vierge

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Avocado-Lime Sauce Vierge
45 min.
6
67kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary creations with a fresh and vibrant twist? The Avocado-Lime Sauce Vierge is a delightful blend of creamy avocado, zesty lime, and fragrant herbs that will add a burst of flavor to any dish. This versatile sauce is perfect for those who follow vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyles, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or casual meals.

Imagine drizzling this luscious sauce over grilled vegetables, tacos, or even your favorite grain bowls. The harmonious combination of fresh basil and cilantro complements the rich avocado, while the jalapeño adds a subtle kick that keeps your taste buds on their toes. It's a unique blend that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, all while being simple to whip up.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this sauce not only impresses with its vibrant green hue but is also a healthy addition to your table, boasting only 67 calories per serving. Perfect for meal prep, you can make it up to four days in advance, ensuring that you’re always ready to enhance your meals with a delightful layer of flavor. Serve it at your next gathering, and watch your guests fall in love with its refreshing taste!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 medium avocado diced pitted
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  •  jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  •  lime halved
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings pepper black freshly ground fine
  • teaspoon shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine oil, avocado, jalapeño, garlic,and shallot in a medium bowl. Squeezelimes into avocado mixture. Using a spoon,scrape pulp out of limes into mixture. Stirto combine. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made4 days ahead. Press a piece of plastic wrapdirectly onto surface of sauce. Cover andchill. Bring sauce to room temperaturebefore continuing.
  2. Stir basil and cilantro into sauce justbefore serving. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories67kcal
Protein3.15%
Fat74.11%
Carbs22.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.67
Glycemic Load
0.78
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.0830434444158%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Hesperetin
9.6mg
Naringenin
0.76mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:67.41kcal
3.37%
Fat:6.13g
9.43%
Saturated Fat:0.86g
5.39%
Carbohydrates:4.23g
1.41%
Net Carbohydrates:2.36g
0.86%
Sugar:0.62g
0.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1.96mg
0.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.59g
1.17%
Vitamin C:11.26mg
13.65%
Vitamin K:9.4µg
8.95%
Fiber:1.87g
7.49%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.71%
Folate:16.62µg
4.16%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.56%
Potassium:116.6mg
3.33%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.96%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.89%
Copper:0.05mg
2.66%
Vitamin A:101.05IU
2.02%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.89%
Magnesium:7.36mg
1.84%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.72%
Iron:0.3mg
1.65%
Phosphorus:14.86mg
1.49%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.36%
Calcium:12.39mg
1.24%
Source:Epicurious