Cilantro Lime Crema
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ¼ to ½ fresh jalapeño seeds removed, optional
- 1 small garlic clove
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except the salt in a food processor, and pulse to combine.¾ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, 1 lime, ¼ to ½ fresh jalapeño, 1 small garlic clove
- Add salt to taste, pulse again, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.Salt
Notes
- This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of crema. One serving is approximately 2 tablespoons.
- The thickness of the crema depends on how much lime juice you use. Use more juice for a thinner, pourable sauce or less for a thicker consistency.
- Store the crema in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Stir before serving.
- Freezing isn’t recommended because the sauce may separate and become grainy after thawing.
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 tablespoons. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Crema
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
94
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
64
mg
3
%
Potassium
32
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
137
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
