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    Quick & Easy Avocado Relish (for Tacos, Burritos, and More)

    Published: Sep 21, 2024 by Alec Totto · The following content may contain paid links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Quick and Easy Avocado Relish is a fresh, creamy topping with bright flavor. Made with just fresh avocados, lime juice and zest, cilantro, and garlic, this versatile recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, grilled fish or chicken, or as a dip for chips.

    Quick and easy ulcerative colitis-friendly avocado relish for tacos, burritos, and more.

    This is our go-to addition for our Healthy Chicken Tacos and Cilantro Lime Rice. It balances the seasoned chicken perfectly and is super easy to make. We also love it as healthy chip dip or as a topping for grilled veggies and protein, like fish and chicken.

    Looking for other easy and versatile sides? Try our Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes or Garlic Sauteed Spinach.

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    • Why You'll Love This Avocado Relish
    • Key Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How to Make Avocado Relish
    • Relish Tips
    • FAQ
    • Related Recipes
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    • Quick and Easy Avocado Relish

    Why You'll Love This Avocado Relish

    • Taste - This avocado relish is a burst of bright flavor.
    • Texture - The avocados are soft and creamy.
    • Effort - All you need to do is prep and mix the ingredients. It takes about 5 minutes.

    Key Ingredients

    Ingredients for avocado relish, avocados, kosher salt, garlic, lime juice and zest, cilantro.
    • Avocados - Use ripe avocados with the perfect balance of firmness and creaminess.
    • Lime zest and juice - Lime juice adds brightness and acidity. It also ensures that the avocados won't brown. If you're in a flare, just use the zest to imbue the fresh lime flavor without the acidity!
    • Garlic - We mince in 1 garlic clove for aromatic flavor.
    • Cilantro - Cilantro adds a citrusy earthiness.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Mango - Add mango for a tropical sweet flavor.
    • Spicy - Sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a little spice. If you can handle it, jalapeños make a delicious spicy addition.
    • Olives - Add olives for some briny goodness.
    • Bell pepper and tomatoes - Add diced bell pepper and tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.

    How to Make Avocado Relish

    Steps to make avocado relish, add chopped avocado, garlic, lime zest and juice, and cilantro to a bowl and mix, then use on tacos, burritos, and more.
    • Mix ingredients - Add cubed avocado, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, and cilantro to a mixing bowl. Season with salt to taste and toss until combined. (Photo 1 and 2)
    • Enjoy! - Enjoy this avocado topping on tacos, fish, chicken, burrito bowls, and more. (Photo 3 and 4)

    Pro tip - Make sure that your avocados are ripe. If the avocados are underripe, the relish will be too hard and if they are overripe, the mixture will be too creamy.

    Relish Tips

    • Experiment with different ingredients and seasonings to find your favorite signature relish combination.
    • Avocado relish is best enjoyed fresh so serve it right away.

    FAQ

    Can I freeze avocado relish?

    No, freezing avocado relish will destroy its flavor and texture.

    Chunky avocado and lime topping served with healthy chicken tacos, an ulcerative colitis-friendly dinner.

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    Quick and easy sensitive stomach-friendly avocado relish for tacos, burritos, and more.
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    Quick and Easy Avocado Relish

    Quick and Easy Avocado Relish is a fresh, creamy topping with bright flavor. Made with just fresh avocados, lime juice and zest, cilantro, and garlic, this versatile recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, grilled fish or chicken, or as a dip for chips.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Dressing, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: avocado for tacos, avocado relish, avocado relish recipe
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 82kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 mixing bowl
    • 1 knife
    • 1 cutting board

    Ingredients

    • 1-2 ripe avocados peeled and cubed into ½-inch pieces
    • Zest and juice of 1 lime
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt or to taste
    • 1 small bunch of cilantro finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Make avocado relish - Add cubed avocado, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, and cilantro to a mixing bowl. Season with salt to taste and toss until combined.

    Notes

    Top Tips
    • Only use avocados that are ripe. If the avocados are underripe, they will be too hard and if they are overripe, they will be too soft.
    • Avocado relish is best enjoyed fresh so serve it right away.
    • Find your favorite avocado relish combination by experimenting with ingredients and seasonings.
    Storage
    • Refrigerate leftover avocado relish in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @happygutlucky_ or tag #happygutlucky!

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