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Cilantro Sauce

A lightning-fast, herby, and creamy green sauce blending fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime, and garlic.

Easy 5 min prep 5 min total 8 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

5 minutes

Makes 8 servings

About This Recipe

A lightning-fast, herby, and creamy green sauce blending fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime, and garlic.

A fast, creamy, and herby cilantro sauce that packs a flavorful punch.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.5

Taste

10.0

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

8.5

Nutrition

9.5

Value

10.0

Instructions

9.5

Ingredients

10.0

Time Accuracy

9.5

Would Make Again

9.5

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 5 min

Step 1
Step 2 30 min
Step 3
Step 4

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Base

1 cup fresh cilantro (packed leaves and tender stems)
1/2 cup sour cream (can substitute with Greek yogurt)

Flavor

2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 piece jalapeno (seeded and chopped, optional)

Seasoning

1/4 tsp salt (to taste)

Liquid

1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

Food processor Or high-speed blender
Measuring spoons and cups
Glass storage jar For refrigeration

Instructions

1

Add fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, jalapeno (if using), salt, and olive oil into a food processor or high-speed blender.
2

Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
30 min
3

Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lime juice if desired.
4

Transfer to a jar or serving bowl and chill before serving, or use immediately.

Nutrition

Calories 45

Protein 1g

Carbs 2g

Fat 4g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 1g

Sodium 85g

Serving Size 2 tbsp

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An incredibly fresh, versatile, and punchy condiment that instantly upgrades any meal.

Pros

Takes 5 minutes
Extremely versatile
Bright and zesty flavor

Cons

Best consumed within a few days for peak freshness

Overview

A fast, creamy, and herby cilantro sauce that packs a flavorful punch.

AI Insights

Summary

A lightning-fast, herby, and creamy green sauce blending fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime, and garlic.

Tips

Include the tender lower stems of the cilantro for maximum flavor intensity
Add a small handful of fresh mint for a unique twist
Let the sauce rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld