Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce: Zesty Delight with Jalapeños & Limes
This creamy cilantro garlic sauce is infused with zesty jalapeños and limes, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, garlic, and jalapeños. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip.
Notes
- This sauce can be spicy; adjust the amount of jalapeños according to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Cilantro Garlic Sauce, Jalapeños, Limes, Creamy Sauce, Zesty Sauce