The Ultimate 5-Minute Creamy Cilantro Lime Crema
Make this creamy cilantro lime sauce in five minutes. This versatile crema works well as a taco topping, a dip, or a zesty dressing for grilled meats and bowls.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 1.25 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream/mayonnaise for variation)
- 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
- Place the Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Process until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or lime juice if necessary.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add half a jalapeño (seeds removed) to the blender with the other ingredients.
- If you need a dairy-free version, substitute the Greek yogurt with plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt or use mayonnaise.
- This sauce thickens slightly as it chills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 5
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