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Lime Crema

A zesty and creamy lime sauce perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, or fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crema Base
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Lime Crema
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

This lime crema can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.

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