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Cilantro lime crema in a bowl.
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Cilantro Lime Crema

Cilantro Lime Crema is a tangy sauce made from sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, and lime. Great on tacos, enchiladas, and taquitos!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Isabel Eats

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Makes 1 1/4 cups total.
Need something a little lighter? Use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. The yogurt is nice and light while still giving the sauce a tangy taste and added protein.
Storage: Cover the crema with a lid in a jar or container and leave it for up to 5 days in the fridge. 
The crema will naturally thicken in the fridge, so feel free to mix in a splash of lime juice or a teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg