What You Need To Make Avocado Crema

Avocados – Use perfectly ripe avocados in this recipe. To know when an avocado is ripe, gently but firmly press on the outside. If the avocado gives a little without feeling too mushy, then you know it’s ripe and ready to eat! However, if the avocado feels hard, place it in a plastic bag with a bunch of bananas to help it ripen quickly (typically in a day or two).

Lime Juice – If you love a ton of lime in your guac, you’re gonna go insane for this avocado crema recipe! Loaded with fresh lime juice, it’s incredibly zesty and bright. However, feel free to adjust the amount of lime juice to your preferences. And while fresh lime juice is always best, bottled lime juice will work in this recipe as well.

Garlic – If you’re anything like me, you add garlic to literally everything. A single garlic clove contributes a bit of spice and an essence of that delicious garlic flavor to this simple dip recipe. If you’d like, you can add even more garlic to this recipe or leave it out altogether!

Ways To Enjoy This Avocado Crema

with chips

in tacos

in burritos

over chicken

in salad

…or by the spoonful!

Avocado Crema

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Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: SidesCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Total time

minutes

This avocado crema is tangy, creamy, and delicious! Whip this naturally vegan recipe together for friends and family with just five super simple ingredients.

Ingredients

4-5 medium-sized ripe avocados
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

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Notes

Store any leftover avocado crema in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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This mango habanero salsa strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy! Ripe, juicy mangoes create the perfect base for this fun and flavorful salsa. This easy dip requires just 5 ingredients and takes only a few minutes to throw together. Prep a double (or heck, a triple!) batch of this mango habanero salsa for your next party as an exciting new recipe everyone will love – beware of double-dippers!

Mango habanero salsa in a bowl with a spoon, surrounded by cilantro, habanero peppers, limes, and chips.

The Story Behind This Recipe

I honestly only discovered mango salsa last year. Like I knew it existed, but never bothered to try it. To me, salsa had to always consist of mainly some type of tomato. And not to say that a tomato-based salsa isn’t still incredible, but this mango salsa is truly something else! It’s that perfect sweet and salty combo that makes my tastebuds dance. And to top it all off, we add just a hint of spice in there. Let me tell you, the only thing better than sweet and salty is sweet, SPICY, and salty! It’s a total game changer.

In this mango habanero salsa we get that delicious sweetness from juicy, ripe mangos, then add in the savory with some lime, cilantro, and lemon juice, THEN round it all out with a spicy kick from finely chopped habaneros. The fun thing about this salsa is that you can totally customize it to your taste and spice level. I use just half of a habanero to give this salsa that spicy almost smokey flavor without lighting my mouth on fire ?. But if you enjoy that burning sensation (RESPECT) go ahead and dice up an entire habanero. Though on the other end of things, if you reach for the “mild” salsa jar at the store then you can simply use just a quarter of a habanero in this mango habanero salsa!

What You Need To Make Mango Habanero Salsa

Mango – To know if your mangoes are ripe enough for this salsa, give it a gentle squeeze. If the mango is slightly soft, but not too squishy then it’s ready to go in this mango habanero salsa! You’re free to dice your mangoes however big or small you’d like for this recipe. And if you want a more pureed-style salsa, throw the diced mango in a few processor and give it a few pulses before mixing in the other ingredients.

Habanero – These teeny tiny little orange peppers pack a MAJOR punch. Be very careful when handling these peppers, avoid touching your face and especially your eyes during and after chopping. It’s also important that you finely chop the habaneros for this mango habanero salsa. Finely chopped peppers will be more evenly dispersed creating a perfectly subtle flavor rather than overwhelming your tastebuds by biting into larger pieces.

Adjust This Mango Habanero Salsa to Your Spice Level

Mild – Use 1/4 of a habanero pepper and be sure to dice it extra fine for your salsa.

Medium – Use 1/2 of a habanero pepper in your salsa, give it a taste then add more habanero as desired.

Hot – Go ahead, throw that entire habanero in your salsa, I admire your braveness!