Description
A versatile and creamy cilantro garlic sauce that elevates any dish with its fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh cilantro, garlic, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary—perhaps a pinch of salt or an extra squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
This sauce can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg