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Chipotle lime dip garnished with a slice of lime, roasted pepper and a tortilla chip.
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Chipotle Lime Dip

Chipotle lime dip is cool, cream, and packs a bit of heat all at the same time. This chipotle lime sauce is perfect as a dip or topping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 green onions sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 4 chipotle chiles in adobo minced or about 1 heaping tablespoon
  • ½ teaspoon adobo sauce from can of chipotle peppers
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest grated
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make chipotle lime dip.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl combine mayo, sour cream, green onions, garlic, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, lime zest and juice.
    combine mayo, sour cream, green onions, garlic, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, lime zest and juice in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Stir until creamy and well blended.
  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container for at least 2-3 hours before serving, even longer the better, and up to 3 days total. Including the day you made it.
    Overhead photo of chipotle lime dip topped with a chipotle pepper and a slice of lime.
  • Serve with sweet potato fries, sliced vegetables like cucumber, peppers, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and so much more.

Notes

  • Mix your dip extremely thoroughly to ensure it's completely blended.
  • The longer your chill this dip, the better. That chilling process is what allows all the flavors to meld together so well.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg