Avocado Lime Crema Tacos
These avocado lime crema tacos are fresh, zesty, and packed with flavor. Creamy avocado lime sauce pairs perfectly with spiced fillings in soft tortillas for a delicious meal.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (for optional taco filling)
- 2 cups cooked or grilled protein (e.g., chicken, shrimp, or black beans)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- Small corn or flour tortillas (6-8)
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced radishes, extra cilantro, jalapeño slices
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), garlic, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy to make the crema.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet or in the oven until soft and pliable.
- Heat or cook the taco filling of your choice (e.g., seasoned chicken, shrimp, or black beans).
- Assemble tacos by layering protein, shredded cabbage, and any desired toppings on tortillas.
- Drizzle generously with avocado lime crema.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can make the crema ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Add a splash of water to thin the crema if needed.
- Use Greek yogurt for a tangier, healthier alternative to sour cream.
- Great for both vegetarian and meat fillings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: avocado crema, tacos, lime crema, vegetarian tacos, easy dinner