Creamy Cilantro Spread
A creamy, delicious spread combining, mayonnaise, yogurt, cilantro, jalapeno and seasonings. This has many uses from a spread to a dip.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- large handful of fresh cilantro
- dash or more of jalapeno sauce* or fresh jalapeno
- 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum**
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pinch of cumin
- 1/8 tsp. onion powder
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
Directions
- In a small food processor, combine all ingredients. Blend until the cilantro has been processed so much that the spread is light green, with small specks of cilantro. Remove to a container and let sit for a few minutes to thicken.*
- Serve however you wish!
Notes
*I don't like my foods very spicy. It was easiest for me to simply add a little green jalapeno sauce for a bit of flavor. If you prefer, you can add fresh jalapeno pepper (I think a whole one would be too much... maybe a 1/4 or a 1/2 of one ?)
**Xanthan gum is used to thicken salad dressing (it is also used in gluten free baking). It is available in most grocery stores, and can commonly be found in small quantities, so you don't have to purchase more than you need. You might notice that blending/processing this causes it to thin a great deal. If you leave out the xanthan gum you simply will not have a thick spread. Using it is completely optional.
**Xanthan gum is used to thicken salad dressing (it is also used in gluten free baking). It is available in most grocery stores, and can commonly be found in small quantities, so you don't have to purchase more than you need. You might notice that blending/processing this causes it to thin a great deal. If you leave out the xanthan gum you simply will not have a thick spread. Using it is completely optional.