Southwest Cream Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Southwest Cream Sauce
10 min.
10
93kcal

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Looking to elevate your meals with a delectable burst of flavor? Our Southwest Cream Sauce is the perfect addition to any dish, providing a rich and creamy texture that's both satisfying and versatile. This vegetarian and gluten-free sauce takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for those busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

Imagine a creamy base of sour cream, skillfully blended with fragrant garlic, zesty lime juice, and vibrant cilantro. The heat from chili powder and ground red pepper adds just the right kick, while the warm undertones of ground cumin enhance the complexity of flavors. This sauce is not merely a condiment; it’s a condiment that can transform your tacos, burritos, grilled veggies, or even as a dipping sauce for chips.

With only 93 calories per serving, you won’t have to worry about derailing your healthy eating habits. Each serving is not only a delight for your taste buds but also has a beautiful balance of flavors with a caloric breakdown that’s sure to please health-conscious food enthusiasts.

Gather your ingredients and whip up this Southwest Cream Sauce that will surely steal the show at your next meal or snack. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself to a flavorful dish at home, this sauce will add that special touch you’ve been looking for.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 16 oz cup heavy whipping cream sour

Equipment

  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together sour cream; garlic, red onion; chili powder; cumin; ground red pepper; and salt.
  2. Whisk in cilantro and lime juice until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories93kcal
Protein5.07%
Fat83.1%
Carbs11.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.6
Glycemic Load
0.08
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
1.9160869458447%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:93.08kcal
4.65%
Fat:8.87g
13.65%
Saturated Fat:4.59g
28.7%
Carbohydrates:2.84g
0.95%
Net Carbohydrates:2.68g
0.97%
Sugar:1.71g
1.9%
Cholesterol:26.76mg
8.92%
Sodium:75.9mg
3.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.22g
2.44%
Vitamin A:391.73IU
7.83%
Calcium:49.06mg
4.91%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.75%
Phosphorus:37.36mg
3.74%
Selenium:1.79µg
2.56%
Potassium:72.46mg
2.07%
Vitamin C:1.66mg
2.01%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.94%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.65%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.63%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.59%
Magnesium:5.89mg
1.47%
Vitamin K:1.26µg
1.2%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.17%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.12%
Source:My Recipes