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A bowl of prepared smoky red pepper crema with a spoon in it.

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

Samantha Erb
This smoky red pepper crema is a quick and easy condiment you can have ready in just 5 minutes. It’s rich and creamy with a subtle smokiness and strong red pepper flavor. This crema is perfect as a salsa substitute with chips, on tacos, or even as a salad dressing! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Sauces & Dips
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 jar 12 ounces roasted red peppers, drained
  • ¼ cup mexican crema see notes
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients (roasted red peppers, mexican crema, sour cream, olive oil, paprika, salta, and garlic powder) in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until your desired consistency. 
  • This crema can be used as a dip with chips, as a topping for tacos, or the dressing on a salad. Enjoy as desired.

Notes

You can use creme fraiche with a little lime juice OR just a little more sour cream in place of Mexican crema if you cannot find it at your local grocery store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 482mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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