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Cilantro Lime Empanada Sauce
Cilantro Lime Empanada Sauce is the perfect pairing for your chicken empanadas! It doubles as the perfect dip for tortillas or raw veggies!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment
Cuisine:
Mexican American
Keyword:
empanada sauce
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
31
kcal
Author:
Jordan
Ingredients
1/2
cup
Greek yogurt
1
lime,
juice and zest
2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
1/4
cup
water,
more if you prefer a thinner consistency
1/2
avocado
3/4
cup
fresh cilantro
1
garlic clove
1/4
cup
green onion,
white parts removed
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
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Instructions
In a food processor, add the Greek yogurt, lime juice and half the zest, olive oil, water, avocado, cilantro, garlic, green onion, and salt. Pulse on high until fully combined.
You can add more water if needed to thin out the sauce.
Serve with homemade
Chicken Empanadas
!
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Nutrition
Calories:
31
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
149
mg
|
Potassium:
48
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
62
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
10
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg