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!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 59kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 fresh lime
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg