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Chipotle Garlic Sauce

Creamy Chipotle Garlic Sauce to Elevate Your Meals

This Creamy Chipotle Garlic Sauce is a bold yet comforting addition to elevate your meals with smoky flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt or cashew cream
  • 2-3 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional but recommended for depth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Allow 1 cup of sour cream to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to make mixing easier.
  2. Finely chop 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce on a cutting board.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, chopped chipotles, reserved adobo sauce, minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  4. Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined, achieving a smooth texture.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust with lime juice and salt as desired for flavor.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  7. Serve over tacos, grilled chicken, or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the sauce enhances flavors. Adjust spiciness to preference by modifying chipotle amount.

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