Poblano Cream Sauce
Poblano Cream Sauce is a luscious and creamy condiment that brings a delightful smoky and zesty flavor to your favorite dishes. Perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables, this easy-to-make sauce transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll impress family and friends with this rich and versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium poblano peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the poblanos: Preheat your oven to broil. Place the poblanos on a baking sheet and broil for 10-15 minutes until charred, turning occasionally.
- Steam and peel: Transfer the roasted peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the charred skin, remove stems and seeds.
- Sauté: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Blend: In a blender, combine peeled poblanos, sautéed onions and garlic, heavy cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Heat: Pour the mixture back into the skillet over low heat; warm gently for about 5 minutes while stirring.
- Serve: Drizzle the Poblano Cream Sauce over your favorite dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh cilantro or cheese. Adjust spice levels by using fewer poblanos or incorporating milder peppers.