Jalapeno Crema

January 8, 2020

Jalapeno Crema

Perfect for drizzling over Carne Asada Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and just about any Mexican/South Western foods. Jalapeño Crema is bright and as spicy as you want. Keep a few seeds and white membrane (or more) to amp up the heat.

Jalapeno Crema

This Crema is so versatile and part of our Mexican feasts, served alongside: Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Red Onions, Carne Asada for Tacos, Taco Salad and/or the Breakfast Taco Bar.

Course Herbs, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Cilantro, Jalapeno, Mayonnaise

Ingredients

  • 4 – 6 (120 gr) Jalapeno peppers, seeded and roughly chopped 6 CHO
  • ½ cup (10 gr) cilantro 0 CHO
  • ½ cup (102 gr) Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise 0 CHO
  • 2 TBSP fresh lime juice 0 CHO
  • 1 TBSP olive oil 0 CHO

TOTAL CHO 6 CHO

  • TOTAL WEIGHT 260 GRAMS
  • 6 CHO DIVIDED BY 260 GRAMS = .023 CHO/GRAM
  • 1 TBSP = 15 GRAMS (.023 CHO x 15 GRAMS) .345 CHO/TBSP
  • ¼ CUP = 4 TBSP (.345 CHO x 4) 1.38 CHO/1/4 CUP
  • ¼ CUP = 60 GRAMS

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a mini food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. *The Crema is best refrigerated after blending to thicken it a bit.
  3. Will last for days in the refrigerator.

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