Turn an ordinary taco into something special with this creamy, herb-studded sauce in place of plain sour cream. It’s traditionally made with Mexican crema, a tangy-sweet cultured cream; if it’s available in your area, it can be used in place of the sour cream.

Makes 4 servings, 2 tablespoons each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced scallion greens
1 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chile
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine sour cream, cilantro, scallion greens, chile, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 42 calories; 4 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 12 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 86 mg sodium; 49 mg potassium.
0 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 fat

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.