Chipotle Lime Crema

I am a lover of all things sauce. or condiments.

Actually, funny story, apparently I love condiments so much, my husband still reminds me of this one time, which just so happened to be our first date, where I confessed my love for sauce.  I remember our first date well and will always remember what I was thinking the moments after I told him how much I loved ketchup and ranch dressing and hot sauce.

‘seriously? condiments? this guy is going to think i’m obsessed with food.  whatever, keep the conversation going…’

So, I kept it cool and continued to talk about sauces.  It ultimately led to me talking about my own mother’s eating habits and how I was just like her.  It’s true, I am.  Especially when it comes to food.

Oh, and I am totally obsessed with food.

Now, nearly 9 years later (speaking of, I think it’s our 1 year wedding anniversary tomorrow) my husband is still with me and continues to put up with all my food concoctions and awkward conversations.

A couple weeks ago I wanted to make tacos, but I wanted them to have a spicy cream sauce to drizzle on top or dunk in.  Chipotle, lime and cilantro are always winners so I went from there.

The sauce was delicious with just the right amount of kick from the chipotle chilis.  And, those tacos I wanted to make?  ah-maz-ing! (And coming tomorrow).

Chipotle Lime Crema

4.5 from 2 votes

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 6 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 241kcal

Author Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

• 2 cups sour cream - or 1 cup sour cream 1 cup greek yogurt
• 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
• 1 Tbsp adobo sauce - more to taste
• 1 lime juiced
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro
• salt - to taste

Instructions

• Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor (or high power blender) and blend until completely mixed (approximately 1 minute). Taste and add any additional ingredients you feel necessary (salt, cumin, lime).  Scrape the sides of the bowl once and blend again. Scoop into a bowl and serving with your favorite dishes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chipotle Lime Crema

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 59mg20%

Sodium 1053mg44%

Potassium 194mg6%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 930IU19%

Vitamin C 4.7mg6%

Calcium 140mg14%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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