Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
This creamy green sauce is a bold punch in the taste buds, with zesty jalapeno and vibrant spring onion leading the flavor charge. Use it as a dip with crackers and chips or drizzle it over roasted proteins and vegetables.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 418kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large jalapeños seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove smashed
- 4 spring onions (including green tops)
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice fresh-squeezed
- ¼ cup water + 2 tablespoons
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- ¼ cup parsley (or cilantro), finely chopped
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Add jalapenos, garlic, spring onions, lime juice, water, cream cheese, and parsley to a blender or food processor.3 large jalapeños, 1 large garlic clove, 4 spring onions , 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, ¼ cup water + 2 tablespoons, 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, ¼ cup parsley
- Puree for 30 seconds, until smooth. Scrape down the sides and puree again for another 10 seconds.
- Taste. If necessary, add salt, to taste. Makes a little over 2 cups of sauce.salt
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more water, one teaspoon at a time.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Creamy Green Sauce Variations
- Roasted Jalapeno Sauce. Roast the jalapenos in the oven first for smoky results.
- Creamy Jalapeno Sauce with Avocado. Add half of a ripe avocado for creaminess, but use within 2 days for the best results; stir well before eating.
- Sans Onion. If you're not a fan of onion, you can leave it out.
- Lightened Up. If you want to lighten things up, use cream cheese with ⅓ less fat.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2626IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg