Name: Avocado Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cilantro (lightly packed); 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 avocado; 2 limes; 1 Tbsp olive oil

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Avocado Cilantro Sauce is ready in 5 minutes and adds protein and lots of flavor to burrito bowls and salads.

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Why You’ll Love Avocado Cilantro Sauce

If you have 5 minutes and a food processor or large blender, then you can make this easy sauce. It’s creamy and high in protein. Add it to burrito bowls like these Shrimp Burrito Bowls Meal Prep or use as a dressing for a flavorful salad.

Ingredients

Cilantro: adds fresh flavor.

Greek yogurt: adds creaminess and makes this a high protein sauce.

Avocado: adds fiber, monounsaturated fat, and potassium.

Lime juice: adds flavor and liquid to smooth out the sauce.

Olive oil: adds more monounsaturated fat, flavor, and liquid.

How to Make Avocado Cilantro Sauce

In a food processor or large blender, blend cilantro. Then, add Greek yogurt, avocado, lime juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

avocado cilantro sauce in food processor

Pair it with Shrimp Burrito Bowls Meal Prep.

shrimp burrito bowls with avocado cilantro sauce

What to Eat with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Avocado Cilantro Sauce will add flavor to any meal prep. It’s the perfect sauce for burrito bowls and elevates your standard chicken, rice and veggie bowl. Use it as a salad dressing. You can make the consistency thinner by adding more lime juice and olive oil, if desired.

How to Store

Store in container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. These sauce containers from Amazon are great for meal prep.

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