Cilantro Lime Crema
This Cilantro Lime Crema is a tangy sauce made from sour cream, greek yogurt, cilantro, spices, and lime. This delicious sauce adds flavor to chicken tacos, taco bowls, enchiladas, and taquitos.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Chill30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dips
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 517.78kcal
- 1 cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 handful cilantro , about 3/4 cup
- 2 green onion , about 1/4-1/3 cup
- 2 tbsp lime juice , plus more to taste
- 1 tsp lime zest , about 1/2 lime
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder , plus a pinch more to taste
- ½ tsp salt , plus more to taste
Blend it up.Add all ingredients to a blender or chopper grinder and blend on low speed for 1/2 minute or until cilantro is thoroughly chopped and blended in the sauce. Chill & ready to use.Once fully blended, transfer to a container to store in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until ready to use. Add to tacos, burritos, taco bowls, etc.The crema will thicken when refrigerated, which is normal. Just give it a quick stir before using it.
Cover homemade crema with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Tips:
- Use greek yogurt for a thicker and richer flavor.
- You can easily make this without a blender or a chopper. First, you will need to mince the cilantro and green onion, and then you can whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 517.78kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.71g | Protein: 13.37g | Fat: 45.08g | Saturated Fat: 23.32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10.68g | Cholesterol: 139.03mg | Sodium: 1265.71mg | Potassium: 527.66mg | Fiber: 0.99g | Sugar: 11.23g | Vitamin A: 1968.62IU | Vitamin C: 18.21mg | Calcium: 337.13mg | Iron: 1.05mg