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Cilantro Sauce

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

Level Easy Prep 5 min Servings 8 Score 4.9/10

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5 min

Makes 8 servings

Prep 5m

Level Easy

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.

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

Add fresh cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, jalapeno (if using), salt, and olive oil into a food processor or high-speed blender.
Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
30 min
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lime juice if desired.
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 85mg

Serving Size 2 tbsp

Cooking Timeline

Prep 5 min

Total 5 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.5 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.5
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 10.0
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 10.0
Difficulty 10.0
Would Make Again 9.5

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