6-Ingredient Poblano Crema (For Tacos & Salads!)
This creamy charred poblano crema is smoky, tangy, and endlessly versatile. Made with charred poblano peppers, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, it's a silky Mexican-style sauce that adds instant flavor to tacos, grilled meats, seafood, and roasted vegetables. A quick blender recipe that's ready in 10 minutes—and one you'll want to drizzle on everything.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
Food blender fitted with blade attachment
Ingredients
- 3 poblano peppers charred on all sides, then peeled -- see instructions below (you can leave the seeds in or remove depending on preference)
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, char the peppers. To char with a gas stove top: Turn the gas flame to high, then using tongs, place the chiles directly over the flame. Rotate as needed until the skin is blistered and charred on all sides To char on a gas grill: Preheat the grill to high. When hot, add the chilies directly to the grates. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, rotating as needed, until the skin is blistered and charred on all sides.
- Cool, then peel. Place charred peppers in a bowl, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes. Use a paper towel or kitchen towel to gently rub away the charred skin. Next, remove the stems and scrape out any seeds.
- Make the poblano crema. Place ⅔ cup sour cream, ½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, 3 peeled and seeded poblano peppers, 2 cloves chopped garlic, lime zest, lime juice, ¼ tsp cumin, and a pinch of Kosher salt in the bowl of a blender. Process until very smooth, then taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until needed, then serve with your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes!
Notes
- If you want a spicier sauce, leave the poblano pepper seeds in.
- Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in a fridge for up to 3 days. Can be kept in a small squeeze bottle for easy serving!
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt, but the sauce will be tangier and thicker than sour cream.
- Recommended for serving alongside burritos, sheet pan quesadillas, tacos, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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