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Lime Crema

By Ginny's Recipe Collection
Serve this sauce alongside spicy Mexican foods or thin using a little buttermilk to a drizzle consistency.
Servings: 0
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic medium
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Roughly chop the cilantro, chives and garlic.
  • Add all the ingredients except the chives into a small food processor and blend until smooth. 
  • Remove to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives.
  • Note: The mixture will have the consistency of sour cream. If you prefer a drizzle consistency, add a small amount of heavy cream or buttermilk.
Nutrition Facts
Lime Crema
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 135mg6%
Potassium 204mg6%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1387IU28%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 127mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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