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A spoon drizzling creamy, light orange Chipotle Crema into a small glass jar, with a lime and lime wedge nearby on a white textured plate. A bottle of the same dressing is in the background.
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Chipotle Crema - Healthy, Easy & Delicious!

This Chipotle Crema recipe is lightened up with Greek yogurt. No mayo here! It’s so easy to whisk this crema together. Recipe yields 1 cup and keeps well for 10 to 14 days.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 Cup
Calories 20kcal
Author Ana Frias

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 chipotle peppers seeds removed
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (or nonfat plain Greek yogurt)
  • 3 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, or more to taste

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, add all ingredients (2 chipotle peppers, 1 cup Mexican crema (or nonfat plain Greek yogurt), 3 teaspoons lime juice and ¾ teaspoon kosher salt).
  • Blend until the chipotle pepper is pureed and incorporated well with the yogurt.
  • Taste and adjust the lime juice and salt as needed.

Notes

This crema will last as long as the expiration date of the yogurt or crema.
Keep refrigerated 
The calories are based on using 8 ounces of Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 1g