Yucatan Avocado Sauce
Recipe: #31986
May 13, 2019
Categories: Avocado, Peppers, Mexican, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Sugar-Free Vegan, Vegetarian, Lime, Spicy, more
"My daughter in law had this at my grandsons graduation party its amazing"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (99.9 g)
- Calories 88.8
- Total Fat - 7.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 56.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.2 g
- Sugars - 0.9 g
- Protein - 1.3 g
- Calcium - 15.1 mg
- Iron - 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 17.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In blender put water and jalapeno
Step 2
Blend until smooth
Step 3
Add salt and lime juice. Blend
Step 4
Add avocados without skin and seed. Blend until smooth
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Choose ripe avocados that are slightly soft to the touch for best results.
- Seeding the jalapeno pepper will reduce the spiciness of the sauce.
- Replace the jalapeno pepper with a milder pepper, such as a poblano. This substitution will make the sauce less spicy, allowing for a wider range of people to enjoy it.
- Replace the water with coconut milk. This substitution will add a subtle sweetness and creaminess to the sauce, enhancing the overall flavor.
Mango-Avocado Sauce Replace the two avocados with one mango and one avocado. Omit the jalapeno pepper and salt. Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Yucatan Avocado Sauce - These tacos are a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the Yucatan Avocado Sauce. The combination of the grilled fish and the creamy avocado sauce is sure to be a hit!
Mexican Street Corn Salad - This side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Grilled Fish Tacos with Yucatan Avocado Sauce. The sweet and smoky flavors of the Mexican Street Corn Salad pair perfectly with the creamy avocado sauce. Plus, it's a great way to add some extra veggies to the meal!
FAQ
Q: Can I use a different type of pepper for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can substitute any type of pepper for the jalapeno pepper. However, keep in mind that the flavor of the sauce will be different depending on the type of pepper you use.
Q: Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Fun facts:
FUN FACT 1: Yucatan Avocado Sauce is a traditional dish of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It is a popular appetizer served at many Mexican restaurants, and is often served with tortilla chips.
FUN FACT 2: The Yucatan Peninsula is famous for being the birthplace of the beloved Mexican singer, Luis Miguel. He is known for his romantic ballads, which have become some of the most iconic songs in Latin music.