Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce

Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce

from spicecravings.com
10 min
1 servings

This 10-minute Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce is spicy, cooling, tangy and creamy for a versatile dip, sauce or spread best served with any cuisine.

Ingredients

  • ¼-⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream - see notes)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeds removed for mild spice level)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ¼-½ teaspoon salt (start with ¼, then adjust to taste)
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup cilantro (roots trimmed, leaves and green stems)
  • 2 persian cucumbers (or 4-inch English cucumber (optional - see notes))

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the Greek yogurt, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, pepper and garlic to a blender.

  2. 2

    Top with the cilantro sprigs. Blend to a smooth consistency using the smoothie setting on your blender. (Note: The sauce is ready to chill or serve at this point, unless you want to add cucumber.)

  3. 3

    Add cucumber cut into 1-inch pieces and blend for a few more seconds, until they break down into the sauce.

  4. 4

    Adjust seasoning and chill sauce til ready to serve.