Chipotle Lime Dip with Green Onions
Elevate your appetizer game with this zesty and creamy Chipotle Lime Dip with Green Onions! Bursting with smoky chipotle peppers, tangy fresh lime juice, and a hint of ground cumin, this quick and easy dip is ready in just 10 minutes. A medley of sour cream and mayonnaise creates the perfect base, while finely chopped green onions add a pop of freshness and vibrant color. Customize the heat to your liking with extra peppers or adobo sauce, and enhance the flavor with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if you’re feeling adventurous. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a spread for sandwiches, or a pairing for crisp veggies, this versatile recipe is a must-try for snack lovers. Serve it at your next party and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 pepper Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Finely chop one chipotle pepper from the can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. If you want more heat, you can add a second pepper or some of the adobo sauce.
Add the chopped chipotle pepper, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt to the bowl. Stir the mixture well until all the flavors are evenly combined.
Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
Gently fold in the finely chopped green onions and cilantro, if using. Reserve a small amount of the green onions for garnish, if desired.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with reserved green onions for a pop of color.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, cut vegetables, or spread on sandwiches. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.1 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1747 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
