Chipotle Lime Sauce
This incredible sauce is fresh and tangy with a kick of heat. It is so versatile and can transform any ordinary dish into something truly exceptional, with its unique blend of herbs and spices that make every bite a little flavor bomb.
Equipment
- Immersion Blender or Food Processor
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Air Tight Container
Ingredients
- 2 Chipotles in Adobo Sauce — seeds removed, plus smoky sauce
- 1 c. Cilantro — tough stems removed
- ½ c. Green Onion
- 2 Garlic Cloves — peeled
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
- ¼ c. Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- ¼ c. Olive oil
- 1 tsp. Salt
- ¼ c. Yogurt — optional (see notes for vegan options)
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Instructions
Chop
- Remove the seeds from the chipotle pepper, roughly chop the cilantro and green onions, peel the garlic, and squeeze the citrus for juice.
Blend
- Blend all of the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning and spiciness. And enjoy!
Notes
Vegan — This dish can be easily modified to make it vegan. Use almond yogurt or another plant-based yogurt instead of dairy yogurt. Add agave syrup or sugar instead of honey.
No Immersion Blender? — No biggie! Finely chop all ingredients and mix them by hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 799kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 64g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 44g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 956mg, Potassium: 2101mg, Fiber: 17g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 17287IU, Vitamin C: 126mg, Calcium: 356mg, Iron: 8mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.