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    Home » Recipes » Dressings & Sauces

    Healthy Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

    Published: Jul 1, 2019 / Modified: Aug 12, 2020 by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN / This post may contain affiliate links / Leave a Comment

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    A yogurt-based sauce with fresh cilantro and dill, and a spicy kick from fresh jalapeno! This homemade Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is a go-to condiment that spices up any dish.

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    This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my affiliate disclosure.

    YOU GUYS. This is my new all time favorite dressing/sauce/condiment. I’ve used it on salads, as a topping for my Southwest Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps, as a dip for veggies…and I’m only just getting started.

    Not only is this sauce delicious, but it also includes a veggie. Wait…a veggie-based dressing for veggies? Who would’ve thunk it?! Sign. me. up. (and hopefully sign up all of you too!)

    Ingredients

    This recipe is made from super fresh and simple ingredients. Here’s what I threw in there:

    • Whole milk Greek yogurt
    • Jalapeno
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Fresh dill
    • Garlic
    • Lime juice
    • Sea salt

    Basically I combined all of my favorite seasonings into one!! The end result is a drool-worthy condiment that definitely deserves a spot in your fridge.

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    How to Make Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

    Gather your ingredients, and make sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeno (unless you want it SUPER spicy)!

    Next, put the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth! Taste the sauce, adjust seasonings as needed, and enjoy. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

    Ways to Use Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

    This recipe is incredibly versatile. Here are several ways you can use it:

    • Drizzled on top of tacos or burrito bowls
    • As a dip for veggies
    • Spooned on top of eggs
    • As a salad dressing
    • Rubbed onto corn on the cob
    • As a marinade for chicken
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    For some other yummy condiments, check out the Honey Jalapeno Lime Dressing, Strawberry Tahini Dressing, Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce, and Radish Green Pesto.

    I’d love to hear how you like this recipe! Rate/review using the stars on the recipe card or in the comments, and follow the Veg World on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Looking for something totally different? Browse the recipe library.

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    Healthy Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

    A homemade, yogurt-based sauce with fresh herbs and jalapeno pepper.
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
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    Total Time: 5 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 38kcal
    Author: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt - preferably whole milk
    • 1 jalapeno - stem and seeds removed
    • ¼ cup fresh dill - stems removed
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro - stems removed
    • 1 clove garlic - minced or crushed
    • 1 lime - juiced
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
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    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste, adjust seasonings as needed, and enjoy!

    Notes

    This can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @its_a_vegworld_afterall and follow me today!

    Have a happy and healthy week! – Lizzie

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