Greek Yogurt Lime Crema Recipe
This Greek yogurt lime crema is one of those sauces I keep in constant rotation. It's bright and tangy, with just enough cooling effect to tame anything spiced, whether that's tacos, a grain bowl, or a pan of roasted vegetables. Swapping in Greek yogurt gives you a lighter take on the classic, plus a nice bonus of protein you wouldn't get from the traditional version.
Servings: 1 cup (approx)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lime, more to taste
- Zest of one lime
- 1 small clove of garlic, grated or finely minced
- Pinch of sea salt, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons of water, for thinning to your liking
Instructions
- Place the Greek yogurt into a small mixing bowl. Stir in the lime juice, zest, grated garlic, and salt. Keep stirring until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
- To thin the sauce, stir in 1 tablespoon of warm water. Keep doing this until you reach the consistency you're looking for, but remember to add water bit by bit so you don't accidentally end up with a super runny crema.
Notes
Storage
3-4 days in the fridge if using fresh garlic, and 5-7 days if using garlic powder.
Start with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder and adjust to taste.
