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Jalapeño Lime Crema Recipe

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This Jalapeño Lime Crema is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce perfect for adding a zesty kick to tacos, grilled meats, and vegetables. Made with fresh cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, and sour cream, this easy-to-make condiment blends vibrant flavors into a smooth, luscious crema that brightens any dish.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro leaves and stems, packed
  • 2/3 cup (6 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1-2 jalapeños with seeds and membranes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including fresh cilantro, sour cream, chopped onion, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, honey, and salt to ensure everything is ready for processing.
  2. Combine in Food Processor: Add the cilantro, sour cream, chopped onion, 1 jalapeño (including seeds and membranes for heat), garlic cloves, lime juice, honey, and salt into the bowl of a food processor.
  3. Pulse Until Smooth: Pulse the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed to ensure even blending.
  4. Adjust Consistency and Flavor: Taste the crema and adjust seasoning if necessary; add the second jalapeño if more heat is desired, then pulse again to incorporate.

Notes

  • Use more or fewer jalapeños depending on your preferred spice level.
  • You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier and lighter crema.
  • For a vegan version, replace sour cream with a plant-based alternative and use agave syrup instead of honey.
  • This crema pairs well with tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and as a dip for chips.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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