Loading...If you like cilantro, you will love this California Avocado Cilantro Coulis; the sauce that can be used on almost anything! Try it as a dip for sweet potato fries or as a sauce on grilled chicken, pork or fish.
California Avocado Cilantro Coulis
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
50
Calories
4.5
g
Total Fat
2
g
Dietary Fiber
1
g
Protein
3
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 8| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled | |
| 1 | bunch | fresh cilantro, (about 2 oz.), stems removed |
| 1/2 | jalapeño, small, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped | |
| 5 | Tbsp. | aquafaba, or garbanzo bean liquid* |
| 1 | Tbsp. | lemon juice |
| 1 | tsp. | garlic, minced |
| 1/4 | tsp. | sea salt, or to taste |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- To a food processor (or high-powered blender), add all ingredients.
- Pulse until smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator; top potato or use as a topping for salads and sandwiches. Use within 2 days.
Serving Suggestion: Serve as a topping on our California Avocado Loaded Sweet Potatoes, your favorite protein or vegetables.
*Liquid drained from a 15-oz. can of no salt added garbanzo beans. Reserve the beans for another use.
**Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 50
Total Fat 4.5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 mg
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Protein 1 g
Total Carbs 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Potassium 185 mg
Total Sugar 0 g
Vitamin A 26 mcg; Vitamin C 6 mg; Calcium 9 mg; Iron 0 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 30 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.04 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0%; Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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