Side dishe for 4
Avocado Chili Sauce
This creamy avocado sauce blends habanero, lime, vinegar, egg, onion, scallions, and cilantro after the egg cooks firm.
$5.72for 4 servings
$1.43 per serving$5.72 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 47 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 2 | $2.58Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.72 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado
- 1 habanero pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 lime
- to taste salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 chopped scallions
- 4 tbsp cilantro
Steps
- Place the egg in a small saucepan, cover it with water, and boil for 12 minutes.
- Cool the egg in cold water for 5 minutes, then peel it.
- Blend the avocado, habanero, lime juice, vinegar, onion, scallions, cilantro, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Chill the sauce for 20 minutes before using.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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