Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce: A Delicious Twist with Jalapeños & Limes
A creamy and flavorful cilantro garlic sauce with a spicy twist from jalapeños and a refreshing kick of lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This sauce is great for dipping, drizzling, or as a salad dressing.
- For a milder sauce, reduce the amount of jalapeño used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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