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Zesty Taco Sauce

Quick & Zesty Taco Sauce: Elevate Your Meals in Minutes

This Zesty Taco Sauce transforms any meal with creamy Greek yogurt, vibrant lime juice, and fresh cilantro in just five minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise optional
  • 1 medium Fresh Lime Juice juice of one lime
  • 1 small clove Garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • Mayonnaise optional for richness
For Serving (optional)
  • Fresh Veggies carrots, cucumbers or bell peppers
  • Tacos or Burritos for drizzling
  • Grilled Vegetables zucchini, peppers, or corn

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zesty Taco Sauce
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), lime juice, garlic, sea salt, and onion powder. Stir until smooth.
  2. Blend the creamy mixture using a hand mixer or food processor for 15-30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Finely chop cilantro and fold it into the smooth sauce or pulse in the processor for a few seconds.
  4. Adjust flavor and consistency by adding more lime juice or milk as needed.
  5. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Freezes well for up to 2 months. Let sit for hours or overnight in the fridge to enhance flavor.

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