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lime crema with greek yogurt in a small bowl with a lime wedge and a whole wheat tortilla
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5 from 3 votes

Lime Crema with Greek Yogurt

Looking for the perfect cool and creamy topping for all of your favorite Mexican recipes? Give this lime crema with Greek yogurt a try! Swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt boosts the nutrition without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 0.5 cup
Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of sugar

Instructions

  • Combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, minced garlic, paprika, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl.
  • Use as a topping or dip with your favorite Mexican-inspired foods. Enjoy!

Notes

Be careful with the amount of garlic you add to this recipe. Fresh garlic is much more pungent than cooked or dried, so a little goes a long way! It’s better to start with less and then add more to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 0.3mg