Cumin Crema

Elevate your favorite dishes with this quick and easy Cumin Crema—a tangy, velvety sauce bursting with zesty lime and warm, earthy notes of ground cumin. Made in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients like sour cream, lime juice and zest, garlic powder, and a pinch of seasoning, this versatile crema is the perfect balance of creamy and bold flavors. Whether you're drizzling it over tacos, dipping crispy veggies, or using it as a topping for grilled meats, its customizable consistency ensures it’s as practical as it is delicious. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, so you can keep this crowd-pleaser on hand all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon lime zest
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, ground cumin, lime juice, and lime zest.

Step 2

Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

If the crema is too thick, add the water one teaspoon at a time, stirring until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 5

Taste the crema and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 6

Transfer the Cumin Crema to a serving bowl or use immediately as a topping or dipping sauce.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(282.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	483.9

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 115mg	0%
Sodium 750.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.3mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 100.6mg	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: 78.2%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 15.5%