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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If you're searching for a delightful and vibrant addition to your meals, look no further than this Avocado-Lime Sauce Vierge! Bursting with fresh flavors, this sauce combines the creamy goodness of avocado with the zesty kick of lime and the aromatic notes of fresh herbs. It’s the perfect balance of richness and brightness, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone at your table can enjoy it without hesitation. With only a handful of simple ingredients, you can elevate your salads, grilled vegetables, or even tacos to a whole new level. The addition of jalapeño brings a subtle heat that perfectly complements the smooth avocado, while the basil and cilantro add a refreshing twist.

Preparing this sauce only takes 45 minutes, and it can be made in advance, making it a convenient choice for meal prep or hosting gatherings. Imagine pulling out this vibrant green sauce, full of flavor and color, just before serving! Your guests will be impressed and eager for more. So, grab your fresh ingredients, and let’s whip up this delicious Avocado-Lime Sauce Vierge that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

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