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Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on November 8, 2011

Time

6 minutes

Yield

about 1 cup

Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon grated lime zest ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves ¼ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt

Before You Begin

Use this sour cream to add creamy brightness to tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in the food processor until smooth.
Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream

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Time

6 minutes

Yield

about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Why This Recipe Works

Lime juice brings out the tangy flavors in this doctored sour cream, and cilantro balances the flavors with herby freshness.

Before You Begin

Use this sour cream to add creamy brightness to tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in the food processor until smooth.

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