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Cilantro jalapeño yogurt sauce or dip
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Cilantro jalapeño yogurt sauce or dip

This sauce blends plain yogurt with fresh cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, green onions, and lime juice, creating a tangy and mildly spicy dip. The ingredients are finely blended for a smooth texture with herbaceous and bright citrus notes. It can be served directly or chilled, complementing dishes with its cooling creaminess and subtle heat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 to 1.5 cups of sauce
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American, American, International

Ingredients

  • 1 cup PLAIN yogurt about 8 ounces
  • 1 cilantro roughly chopped, small bunch
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds and veins removed, adjust to taste
  • 2-3 green onion or scallions, stalks
  • 2 tablespoons of lime juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the chopped cilantro, jalapeño peppers, garlic, green onions, and lime juice in a small food processor or blender. Pulse until the ingredients are crushed.
  2. Add the yogurt and mix until you have smooth sauce. Add salt to taste.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.