Cilantro Crema

Name: Cilantro Crema
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced scallion greens; 1 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chile; 0.125 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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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.

By John Ash

Updated on June 8, 2018

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings, 2 tablespoons each

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced scallion greens
1 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chile
⅛ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

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

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

42	Calories
4g	Fat
2g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tablespoons
Calories 42
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Vitamin A 183IU	4%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 5mcg	1%
Sodium 100mg	4%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 0mg	1%
Magnesium 4mg	1%
Potassium 50mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.