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Monday 1 July 2019

Healthy Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

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.

creamy jalapeno sauce

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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!)

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce 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.

creamy jalapeno sauce in a blender

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
creamy jalapeno sauce

For some other yummy condiments, check out the Strawberry Tahini Dressing, Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce, and Radish Green Pesto.

If you make this recipe, be sure to rate and review it in the comments below, and don’t forget to tag @its_a_vegworld_afterall on Instagram! Looking for something totally different? Browse the recipe library.

creamy jalapeno sauce

Healthy Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

A homemade, yogurt-based sauce with fresh herbs and jalapeno pepper.

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt preferably whole milk
  • 1 jalapeno stem and seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill stems removed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro stems removed
  • 1 clove garlic minced or crushed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

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

Recipe Notes

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

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Have a happy and healthy week!

Lizzie

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