Creamy Chipotle Garlic Sauce with Sour Cream for Easy Dishes

This Chipotle Garlic Sauce with Sour Cream is a creamy, zesty blend that enhances your meals effortlessly.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 70

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

1 cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt for fewer calories or cashew cream for dairy-free.
2-3 pieces Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Can be swapped with chipotle powder.
2-3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
1 teaspoon Cumin Can be omitted if unavailable.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika provides milder flavor.

Optional Ingredients

1 tablespoon Lime Juice Brightens the flavor.
to taste Salt Reduce for lower sodium.

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk
spatula
Measuring Spoons
airtight container

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the sour cream by letting it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to mix smoothly.
Chop 2-3 chipotle peppers finely and keep some adobo sauce aside for later.
In a mixing bowl, combine warmed sour cream, chopped chipotles, a tablespoon of adobo sauce, and minced garlic.
Whisk the mixture vigorously until well combined and smooth, about 30 seconds to a minute.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with lime juice and salt if desired.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy your Chipotle Garlic Sauce over tacos, grilled meats, or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the sauce for at least 15 minutes for better flavor melding. Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

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