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Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
This creamy green sauce is a bold punch in the taste buds, with zesty jalapeno and vibrant spring onion leading the flavor charge. Use it as a dip with crackers and chips or drizzle it over roasted proteins and vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 418 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 3 large jalapeños seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove smashed
- 4 spring onions (including green tops)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice fresh-squeezed
- ¼ cup water + 2 tablespoons
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- ¼ cup parsley (or cilantro), finely chopped
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Add jalapenos, garlic, spring onions, lime juice, water, cream cheese, and parsley to a blender or food processor.
- Puree for 30 seconds, until smooth. Scrape down the sides and puree again for another 10 seconds.
- Taste. If necessary, add salt, to taste. Makes a little over 2 cups of sauce.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more water, one teaspoon at a time.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
- Creamy Green Sauce Variations
- *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
- Roasted Jalapeno Sauce. Roast the jalapenos in the oven first for smoky results.
- Creamy Jalapeno Sauce with Avocado. Add half of a ripe avocado for creaminess, but use within 2 days for the best results; stir well before eating.
- Sans Onion. If you're not a fan of onion, you can leave it out.
- Lightened Up. If you want to lighten things up, use cream cheese with ⅓ less fat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
329mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2626IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2626IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.