Lime Crema

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  • Prep Time

    8 mins

  • Total Time

    8 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    59 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Lime Crema

Lusciously creamy, rich and tangy, this Lime Crema recipe is easy to make, requires only 4 ingredients and no cooking is involved! Drizzle, dip or dollop Lime Crema to add wonderful flavor to tacos, soups, salads and all your southwest and Tex-Mex recipes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 lime fresh
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1-2 teaspoons cilantro optional, chopped

Instructions

  1. Zest and juice the lime. You will need approximately 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon of lime zest; however, the amounts don’t need to be exact.
  2. Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir everything together until well combined and creamy. Serve or place in the refrigerator covered until ready to serve.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 1 cup or 8 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
  • Lime crema will keep, stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for a week.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 82mg (3%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 182IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 82mg 3%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 182IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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