5 from 12 votes
Baja Style Chipotle Sauce
Baja Style Chipotle Sauce combines crema mexicana with chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lemon zest and juice, and kosher salt into a smooth, creamy sauce with a smoky, tangy flavor. The sauce's texture is rich yet easily thinned with water if desired. It's versatile enough to substitute for mayo in sandwiches or add a smoky kick to tacos and other dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
59 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup crema mexicana or sour cream
- 1 to 2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine crema, chipotle in adobo and sauce, lemon zest and lemon juice, and salt until smooth; transfer to a small bowl.
- If your sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to desired consistency.
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Notes
- Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week for best flavor and safety.
- Transfer the sauce to a squeeze bottle for easier dispensing and storage.
- If the sauce is too thick, dilute with a small amount of water until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
192mg
(8%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
273IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 273IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.