Description
Elevate your meals with this Easy Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce, a zesty and flavorful addition that enhances everything from tacos to grilled chicken. With its vibrant green color and bold flavors, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or marinating. It comes together in just minutes, making it an ideal choice for impressing family and friends without hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the cilantro before chopping.
- Finely chop the garlic and cilantro leaves.
- In a blender, combine chopped cilantro, garlic, sour cream, lime juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth but slightly textured.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added zest, incorporate jalapeños or adjust lime juice according to your taste. This sauce can be made ahead of time; flavors deepen when refrigerated.