Brazil Nut Free Cilantro Lime Green Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the verdant base, while lime juice, jalapeño, and a touch of cumin give it layers of flavor that go way beyond a basic drizzle. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender, making it one of those effortless recipes you'll find yourself reaching for again and again. Store-bought green sauces often come with long ingredient lists and mystery additives, but this one is nothing but whole, recognizable pantry staples — no hidden surprises. You control the heat by deciding whether to keep or ditch the jalapeño seeds, and you can dial the consistency up or down with a splash of water. Spoon it over grilled chicken, tacos, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days if it somehow lasts that long.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed for mild heat or kept for more
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, water, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
- 2
Blend on high until the sauce is smooth and uniformly green, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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