Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce: The Best Twist with Jalapeños & Limes
This creamy cilantro garlic sauce packs a flavorful punch with the addition of jalapeños and fresh limes, making it a perfect accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cilantro, garlic, jalapeños, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be used as a dip or drizzled over tacos, grilled meats, or vegetables.
- For extra heat, leave some seeds from the jalapeños in the blender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg