Description
This creamy chipotle burrito sauce is a smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet condiment that adds a delightful kick to your burritos, tacos, quesadillas, or bowls. Made with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, honey, and garlic, it blends into a smooth, luscious sauce perfect for elevating any Mexican-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add 1 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Chill: Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together, intensifying the smoky and tangy notes.
- Serve: Use the creamy chipotle burrito sauce as a delicious topping or dip for burritos, tacos, quesadillas, or bowls to add a flavorful, spicy creaminess.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- You can adjust the number of chipotle peppers based on your spice preference.
- The sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If you don’t have a blender, you can finely mince the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Honey can be swapped with maple syrup for a vegan option if using vegan mayonnaise or yogurt.
