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Avocado Jalapeno Creamy Dip

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🌶️ Enjoy a rich and creamy dip with a spicy kick from charred jalapeños that brings bold flavor to any dish.
🥑 This recipe offers a smooth, fresh avocado crema that’s perfect for dipping, topping, or enhancing your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 to 2 jalapeños (adjust based on spice preference)

2 unpeeled garlic cloves

1 ripe avocado or 2 large avocados, halved, pitted, and scooped

1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

1-First Step: Gather all ingredients ensuring avocados are ripe and jalapenos are washed; remove seeds if you prefer less heat.

2-Second Step: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a blender or food processor.

3-Third Step: Add jalapenos (adjust quantity based on heat tolerance), garlic clove, lime juice, Greek or plant-based yogurt, and salt.

4-Fourth Step: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed for an even texture.

5-Fifth Step: Taste the dip and adjust seasoning add more salt or lime juice if desired. For thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of water or more yogurt.

6-Sixth Step: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This also ensures optimal creaminess.

7-Final Step: Serve chilled with chips, fresh vegetables, or as a spread. For dietary accommodations, swap yogurt for vegan alternatives or customize spice level by altering jalapeno quantity.

Last Step:

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Notes

🥑 Select ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy or too firm.
🌶 Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat—one for mild, more for spicier.
🛡️ Press plastic wrap on dip surface to keep it fresh and maintain vibrant color when storing leftovers.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Broiling time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Blending and broiling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
  • Calories: 97
  • Sugar: 0 grams
  • Sodium: 42 mg
  • Fat: 8 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1 gram
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 6 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Cholesterol: 2 mg