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Jalapeño Lime Crema

Jalapeño Lime Crema: Your Quick and Zesty Flavor Booster

Jalapeño Lime Crema is a quick and zesty flavor booster perfect for enhancing any dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crema
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
  • ½ cup Chopped White Onion Green or yellow onions can work too.
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Start with 1 jalapeño and adjust to taste.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best for optimal flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey White sugar is a vegan substitute.
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Opt for freshly squeezed juice for best taste.
  • to taste Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • a handful Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine cilantro, sour cream, onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, honey, and salt. Pulse for about 30 seconds until finely blended.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the food processor and blend again for an additional 15-20 seconds until velvety smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust flavors, adding more lime juice, honey, or jalapeño as desired, then blend for another 10 seconds.
  4. Transfer the crema into an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10–15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Always ensure the container is airtight.

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