Description
Cilantro Lime Crema is a zesty, creamy sauce that transforms any dish it touches into a flavor-packed delight. Made with fresh cilantro and tangy lime, this versatile condiment is perfect for adding a refreshing kick to tacos, burritos, salads, or simply as a dip for chips. In just five minutes, you can create this easy and healthy sauce that is gluten-free and bursting with vibrant flavors. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a quiet meal at home, Cilantro Lime Crema is the ideal companion for your favorite dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- Pinch of Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine sour cream, cilantro leaves, garlic clove, lime zest, lime juice, and Kosher salt.
- Blend until smooth; alternatively, whisk together in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Refrigerate the crema for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg