Cilantro Sour Cream

Brighten up your favorite dishes with this creamy, tangy Cilantro Sour Cream! Bursting with vibrant flavor, this quick and easy recipe combines velvety sour cream, fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a hint of garlic for the perfect balance. The optional kick of jalapeño adds a customizable touch of heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile condiment is an ideal topping for tacos, burrito bowls, grilled veggies, or even as a zippy dip for chips. Elevate your meals with this effortlessly bold and refreshing sauce that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 jalapeño (optional, seeded for less heat)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh cilantro leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the sour cream, cilantro leaves, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper, and jalapeño (if using).

Step 3

Blend the mixture until smooth and well-combined. Scrape down the sides of the blender or processor as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the cilantro sour cream and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 5

Transfer the cilantro sour cream to a serving bowl or an airtight container if storing for later use.

Step 6

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(390.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	489.6

Total Fat 47.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 115mg	0%
Sodium 182.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 9.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 369.6mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 343.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.6%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 15.5%