Cinnamon 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 more alive. Fresh cilantro and lime juice do the heavy lifting, while garlic and jalapeño add depth and just enough heat to keep things interesting. A touch of cumin rounds it all out without overwhelming the vibrant, grassy notes that make this sauce so craveable. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, bottled sauces and store-bought salsas can be a minefield — cinnamon has a way of sneaking into spice blends and condiments where you'd least expect it. This recipe keeps things clean and intentional, relying only on cumin, salt, and pepper for its savory backbone, so you know exactly what's going in the blender. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and the result is a silky, pourable sauce that works as a drizzle over tacos, a dip for roasted vegetables, or a marinade for grilled proteins. Make a jar at the start of the week and 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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