Yield: 4 servings

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 bunches scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, both green and white parts
1 red or green jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
Salt and pepper potato chips, for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups sour cream

1. In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over a medium-low flame. Add the scallions and cook until soft, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly in the saute pan.

2. Stir in the lime zest and juice, sour cream, salt and pepper. Serve warm with potato chips.