Greek Avocado Cilantro & Basil Sauce - the Defined Dish cookbook

Name: Greek Avocado Cilantro & Basil Sauce - the Defined Dish cookbook
Cuisine: Greek, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 avocado, halved and pitted; 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded (optional); ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 cup fresh cilantro; ½ cup fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Fine pink Himalayan salt

2 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:39:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories65.5 kcal (3%)

Total Fat5 g (7%)

Carbs4.2 g (2%)

Sugars1.1 g (1%)

Protein2.3 g (5%)

Sodium203.2 mg (10%)

Fiber2.1 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1avocado

halved and pitted

1jalapeño

halved and seeded, optional

¼ cupplain greek yogurt

1juice of lemon

1 cupfresh cilantro

½ cupfresh basil leaves

1 teaspoonground cumin

pink Himalayan salt

Fine

Instructions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, jalapeño (if using), yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, basil, cumin, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed, to thin the sauce. Taste and add more salt as needed.

Step 2

Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.