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Fast Mexican Crema

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time5 mins

Tangy, creamy, fresh, with a hint of garlic (and heat if you use the sriracha). Perfect addition to your tacos, nachos, salads, and much more!

 8 oz Sour Cream
 1 Lime
 ¼ tsp Garlic PowderSub 1 clove finlely minced if preferred
 ¼ tsp Salt
 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
1

Zest the lime, then squeeze the juice into a small bowl.

2

Add about 1 tsp of the zest and 1 Tbsp of the juice to the sour cream, along with the garlic and salt. Stir to combine and use immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Store the lime crema in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Add sriracha at this point if you desire.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

2 Tbsp


Amount per serving
Calories65
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 102mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.5g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.