Description
A creamy, zesty sauce that enhances tacos, burritos, and grilled meats with a smoky kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream (preferably full-fat)
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by mixing the sour cream, chipotle peppers, minced garlic, lime juice, adobo sauce, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Taste your mixture! Adjust the heat or add more lime juice if desired.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro for a fresh touch, then set aside for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sauce into a serving bowl, and it’s ready to accompany your favorite dishes!
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use reduced-fat sour cream. Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for tanginess or cashew cream for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 tablespoons per serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg