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Creamy Avocado Dip

Published: Jun 11, 2023

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5 minutes is all it takes to make this healthy, delicious avocado dip. Close to guacamole but much more creamier and richer in taste. It’s fresh, packed with flavors, and a great dip for any occasion.

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  • 📋Creamy Avocado Dip
  • Recipe Notes

Make it today –

  • Avocados are good fat, it’s good for you! Go ahead and treat yourself with this amazing dip and veggie sticks on the side.
  • It needs minimal ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make this dip.
  • Packed with fresh amazing flavors. 
  • If you are not a fan of cilantro (what?!) you can easily customize it by substituting cilantro with parsley or green onions.
  • A dip that’s great with a variety of appetizers, chips, nachos, and fresh veggies.
  • But you can also use it as a sandwich spread or as a salad dressing.
  • When you need something quick to satiate your hunger pangs, creamy avocado dip, and veggies are to the rescue.
  • Mash it with a spatula or fork or blend it in a processor, either way, its works!
  • It’s got a wonderful balance of flavors. It’s got a tangy, spicy, and salty taste. 
  • Creamy, rich and super satisfying.

Ingredients needed

All you need for a great dip that can be made in under 5 minutes is shown below. Don’t skip the notes below.

ingredients for creamy avocado dip

All ingredients exact measurements are mentioned in recipe card below.

Avocados – pick firm, ripe avocados for best results. I used a locally grown avocado variety here.

Jalapeños – since I could not get my hands on jalapenos, I used serrano peppers as substitute.

Cilantro – if you hate cilantro, you can substitute it with parsley or green onions in the recipe. I highly recommend cilantro for this dip. It gives that amazing flavor and taste which I LOVE. I know that’s true!

Lemon Juice – use only freshly squeezed lemon juice.

How to make creamy avocado dip

How to choose the right avocado?

Picking the right avocado is crucial in making this dip. Pick the ones that are ripe but still firm. If the skin of the avocado is dark, almost black. You’ll know if it’s ripe if it yields when you gently press on it. Don’t use over-ripe avocados or under-ripe avocados.

Start by cutting the ripe avocado in half. Discard seed. Scoop out the avocado flesh. Add it to the processor.

Add the rest of the ingredients garlic, jalapeños, lemon juice, salt, cumin powder, sour cream, and loads of fresh cilantro leaves. Tender stem of cilantro can be used as well, it’s full of flavors.

Blend until smooth. Note I did not have to add any water.

Transfer creamy avocado dip into serving bowls. Serve it as an appetizer dip for fresh-cut veggies or chips or nachos or spread it on sandwiches, or drizzle it over salads.

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 Tips for success

  • Choose the right ripe avocado for the dip. It makes all the difference. Flavor and the taste come from avocado.
  • Use this dip as soon as it’s made. This dip tastes great when served fresh. If you let it sit it’ll turn brown.
  • It takes 5 minutes to make this dip, recommend you make it fresh all the time.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Can’t stand cilantro? You can substitute it with parsley or green onions. Let me tell you the flavor and taste might not be exactly the same, but it works.
  • You can keep it chunky or make it smooth depending on your preference. To keep it chunky cut jalapeno, and cilantro using a knife as fine as you can, then mash everything with avocado using a fork or wooden spatula. 
  • If you like spicy, generously sprinkle cayenne pepper. You can also increase the jalapeños in the recipe to add heat.
creamy 5 minutes avocado dip served with nachos

Storage

When avocadoes are exposed to air it will turn brown due to oxidation. It’s best to use this dip soon as it’s made. If you have leftovers and prefer to store them, I recommend to transfer to an airtight container. Just storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator won’t be enough to keep this dip from turning brown. To retain some of its vibrant green colors, do this-

  • even the top of the dip. Pour a thin layer of olive oil ensuring the dip is fully covered below the oil, secure the lid tight and store in the refrigerator.
  • some even swear one the technique of placing a thick slice of onion on top. Note I haven’t tested this technique yet, it’s just a suggestion.

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creamy 5 minutes avocado dip served with nachos
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5 from 8 votes

📋Creamy Avocado Dip

Jyothi Rajesh
5 minutes is all it takes to make this healthy, delicious avocado dip. Close to guacamole but much more creamier and richer in taste. It’s ultra-fresh, packed with flavors, and a great appetizer dip for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 131

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno leave the seeds on if you like spicy (I used serrano chilies)
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting ripe avocado into half. Remove the seed. Scoop out avocado flesh. Add it to the processor.
  • Add rest of the ingredients garlic, jalapeños (I used chili) lemon juice, salt, cumin powder, sour cream and loads of fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Blend it until smooth. Note I did not have to add any water.
  • Transfer creamy avocado dip into serving bowls.
  • Serve it as appetiser dip for fresh cut veggies or chips or nachos or spread on sandwiches, or drizzle over salads.

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Notes

Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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Recipe Notes

  • Choose the right ripe avocado for the dip. It makes all the difference. Flavor and the taste come from avocado.
  • Use this dip as soon as it’s made. This dip tastes great when served fresh. If you let it sit it’ll turn brown.
  • It takes 5 minutes to make this dip, recommend you make it fresh all the time.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Can’t stand cilantro? You can substitute it with parsley or green onions. Let me tell you the flavor and taste might not be exactly the same, but it works.
  • You can keep it chunky or make it smooth depending on your preference. To keep it chunky cut jalapeno, and cilantro using a knife as fine as you can, then mash everything with avocado using a fork or wooden spatula. 
  • If you like spicy, generously sprinkle cayenne pepper. You can also increase the jalapeños in the recipe to add heat.

Created by Jyothi Rajesh

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I’m Jyothi Rajesh (Jo for short) and i’m the founder of the food blog, Curry Trail where I share my culinary Adventures. I live in Bangalore, India. I’m a mom of two beautiful kids. My passion is creating and sharing delicious and easy recipes for the home cook. I have been blogging since 2007 and many of my recipes have appeared in both online and print publications over the years. Learn more about Jyothi Rajesh.

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  1. Brian C Haskins says

    February 19, 2023 at 2:53 am

    5 stars
    Excellent dip, with wide range for your palate! More lime fine, more garlic fine, etc.
    Highly recommend!

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      February 20, 2023 at 10:28 am

      glad you loved it, thank you

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    August 31, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    What a delicious avocado dip. Flavors are so good, I love the addition of cumin, and texture is beyond amazing. I will definitely make this.

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 31, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      Glad you liked it

      Reply
  3. Kari Alana says

    August 31, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Avoacado and sour cream are such a great combo so what is not to love about this dip? I am not a fan of Guacamole but I think I will much prefer this.

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 31, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      Yes, this dip so much flavors and it’s amazing!

      Reply
  4. Ramona says

    August 31, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    This avocado dip looks very creamy indeed! I would love to make this, I can already imagine the flavours coming out of it. The colour of it is amazing and makes me want to make it even more. I cant wait to make this and eat it with some nachos! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      I’m glad you liked it Ramona.

      Reply
  5. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey says

    August 31, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    this looks so creamy and delicious

    Reply
  6. Sam says

    August 31, 2020 at 11:28 am

    Yum! This avocado dip looks so creamy and delicious. So easy to make too. I can’t wait to try this one.

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      It’s so easy to make, hope you give it a try Sam

      Reply
  7. LaKita says

    August 31, 2020 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    This avocado dip looks so creamy and delicious. I am certain that I would put it to good use in so many different ways.

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      Glad you liked it Lakita

      Reply
  8. Neha says

    August 31, 2020 at 1:14 am

    What a lovely shade of green! This dressing looks super rich and creamy, I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  9. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

    August 30, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    Avocado dip? Yes, please! This is the creamiest dip I’ve seen and that color! Just gorgeous! Pass me some tortilla chips, and I’m set!

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      We love it too 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jacqueline Debono says

    August 30, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love how creamy this avocado dip looks. Definitely on my to make list!

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      Hope you like it

      Reply
  11. Sues says

    August 30, 2020 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    First of all, I’m obsessed with the color of this dip! Second of all, I love how creamy it looks. Definitely adding to my list to make soon!

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 30, 2020 at 9:57 am

      Glad you liked it

      Reply

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