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chipotle crema recipe

chipotle crema recipe

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Elevate your meals with this easy chipotle crema recipe! Creamy, zesty, and perfect for tacos, burritos, and salads! 🌶️🥗
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1-2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adjust based on spice tolerance.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Can substitute with plain yogurt or dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed is best.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Can use fresh minced garlic for extra kick.
  • to taste pinch Salt Adjust according to preference.

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For blending the ingredients until smooth.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Optional, if not using a blender.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all the necessary ingredients.
Chipotle Preparation
  1. Remove and chop the chipotle pepper(s) finely.
Mixing
  1. Combine Greek yogurt, chopped chipotle pepper, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a blender or mixing bowl.
Blending
  1. Blend until smooth, adding water or more lime juice if needed for consistency.
Taste and Adjust
  1. Taste the crema and adjust seasoning as desired.
Serving
  1. Transfer to an airtight container and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one week.

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
100 5g 6g 8g