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Mexican Crema

Name: Mexican Crema
Prep time: 10
Cuisine: Healthy mexican; Mexican

(17 votes, average: 3.94 out of 5)

10 min prep

16 servings

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4 ingredients

This crema is a healthier take on the traditional recipe. Greek yogurt takes the place of sour cream for a lower fat, higher protein alternative + the essential tangy taste. (But we kept in...

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
Juice of 1⁄4 lime

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

67 cals

Fat

6 g

Saturated Fat

4 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

2 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Sugar

1 g

Fiber

0 g

Protein

2 g

Sodium

79 mg

Directions

In a large bowl, add the yogurt and sprinkle with salt.
Gradually blend in the cream 1⁄4 cup at a time until fully absorbed by the yogurt. It will have a silky texture. Blend in the lime juice. Serve.

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