Easy Lime Crema Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
58 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Lime Crema Recipe
Description
The Easy Lime Crema Recipe produces a smooth, tangy sauce by mixing sour cream with fresh lime juice and zest, complemented by minced garlic and salt for balanced flavor. The lime’s brightness and garlic’s aromatics enhance the creamy base, creating a condiment that brightens other dishes.
The crema can be used immediately or chilled for later use, making it a handy addition to Mexican-inspired meals or as a flavorful topping for salads and grilled foods. Its creamy texture and zesty notes provide contrast to spicy or savory foods.
The recipe yields about 2 tablespoons per serving and can be conveniently transferred to squeeze bottles for easy application when serving tacos or similar dishes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Zest the lime and squeeze the lime juice into a small bowl.
- Add the sour cream, garlic and salt to the bowl and stir everything together until it's combined and creamy.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Each serving is approximately 2 tablespoons.
- Use a plastic squeeze bottle to dispense lime crema easily on tacos or salads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 96mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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