Description
Cilantro lime crema is made with chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, garlic, and sour cream. There are so many great uses for it that you’ll love!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup good-quality sour cream
- 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- Zest 1 lime
- 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- To a food-processor, add sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Alternatively, in a bowl whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest. Add finely chopped cilantro and minced garlic.
- Taste for acidity and salt. If the sauce is too sour, dilute it with a splash of olive oil. If the sauce is too thick, thin out with little milk.
Notes
- Sour Cream: Full-fat sour cream works best for this recipe. I do not recommend using lite sour cream.
- Leftovers: Keep stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Whisk before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 9.2 mg
- Fat: 5.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.7 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg