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What to Serve with Quesadillas: 40+ Sides
Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
cilantro crema, crema, lime crema
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
104
kcal
Author:
Platings and Pairings
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Equipment
Blender
Food processor
Ingredients
¾
cup
sour cream
regular or fat-free
2
Tablespoons
mayonnaise
regular or fat-free
½
cup
cilantro
1
lime
zested and juiced
1
clove
garlic
peeled
1
teaspoon
red wine vinegar
¼
cup
pepitas
¼
cup
crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
Salt
to taste
Instructions
Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Pepitas and cheese are optional
Nutrition
Calories:
104
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
17
mg
|
Sodium:
54
mg
|
Potassium:
75
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
274
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
35
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg