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A hand dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of creamy green dip on a wooden surface. Fresh cilantro and lime are nearby, along with other tortilla chips.
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Cilantro Lime Crema recipe

This Cilantro Lime Crema recipe is a keeper. It is bold, bright, and herby. Whip it up in minutes and serve with chips or drizzle on top of tacos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions and Additions
  • Substitute sour cream for half mayonnaise and half heavy whipping cream. OR, crema mexicana, Greek yogurt, or plain yogurt. 
  • To reduce the tanginess, add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
  • Optional: ½ bar of cream cheese. For an extra creamy sauce, add softened cream cheese to the blender. 
Spice It Up: To make it spicy, add a roasted jalapeno (extra spicy) or roasted poblano pepper (mildly spicy) to the blender. For a mild spice, add a can of green chilis to the blender. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2401mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1720IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg