Candida Diet Friendly 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 more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the verdant base, while lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, and cumin layer in complexity without a single ingredient that would raise a red flag for anyone managing yeast overgrowth. Store-bought sauces and dressings are notorious for sneaking in sugars, vinegars, and additives that can derail a careful eating plan — this one is completely homemade and transparent from start to finish. The olive oil brings a silky richness that helps the sauce cling beautifully to whatever you drizzle it over, from grilled proteins to roasted vegetables. A quick blitz in the food processor is all it takes, and you can dial the heat up or down simply by keeping or discarding the jalapeño seeds. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so a single batch can carry you through several meals without any extra effort. Once you have a jar of this in your refrigerator, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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