Creamy Chipotle Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Cuisine
Mexican
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Description
This sauce mixes Greek yogurt and mayonnaise as a creamy base, giving it a rich texture with tangy and smooth elements. Adding a chipotle pepper from adobo sauce brings smoky, moderate heat, balanced with fresh lime juice and a touch of honey to add sweetness.
Garlic and olive oil contribute depth and mouthfeel, while fresh salt and black pepper allow fine seasoning. Blended until smooth, the sauce achieves a well-integrated flavor profile with smoky and creamy harmony.
This sauce suits dips, spreads, or dressings accompanying grilled meats, sandwiches, or vegetables. Its texture is thick yet spreadable, providing both moisture and spice without overwhelming heat.
Notes mention a vegan variation using vegan mayonnaise and substituting maple syrup for honey, accommodating dietary preferences without compromising the sauce’s creamy consistency and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt whole milk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise Sir Kensington’s is best here
- 1 chipotle pepper from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 garlic peeled, clove
- 1 teaspoon lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the yogurt, mayo, chipotle pepper, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and honey. Add a generous pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper and blend until smooth. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace yogurt and mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise alternatives and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor balance.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to control the heat level.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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