Cilantro Lime Pepper Sauce

 

Whoa Nelly, this sauce good! When you are craving something Guacamole-esque, and there are no ripe avocados in sight, try this! It really hits the mark.

~Makes 24 ounces, or 8 servings of 6 Tbsp. per person.~ 

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro. 
• 1 jalapeno pepper. 
• the juice from 3 whole limes. 
• 1/2 tsp cumin. 
• 1/2 tsp black pepper. 
• 1/4 tsp salt. 
• 8 ounces Hellman's Mayo. 
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese. 
• 3 garlic cloves. 
• 1 tsp onion powder. 

Directions:

1. Soften the cream cheese, by placing it in a microwave safe bowl, and nuking it for 30 seconds. Stir well. 
2. Rinse the cilantro and jalapeno under the tap and place in a bowl. 
3. Use a cutting board and a serrated knife to trim the ends off of the cilantro (about 2 inches). Toss the cilantro into a 32 ounce Nutri Bullet cup, or a food processor.  
4. Cut the stem off the jalapeno. Cut the jalapeno in half, then scoop out the pith and seeds with a spoon. Toss jalapeno into whatever type of processor you are using. 
5. Trim the stem part off the garlic, and peel them. Toss them into the processor as well. 
6. Squeeze the lime juice into the cup/processor. 
7. add the mayo. 
8. add the remainder of the seasoning (everything except the cream cheese). 
9. Blend until smooth. 
10. Pour the puree over the cream cheese and whisk well. 

Meal-Planning tips: This can be served immediately, but it tastes better overnight. Try it with apples, almond butter and Great Value Fire Roasted Salsa.