Paleo 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, garlic, jalapeño, and cumin layer in heat, depth, and a little smokiness. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means it fits naturally into a grain-free, dairy-free way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds. Store-bought green sauces are notorious for sneaking in sugar, canola oil, or preservatives — making this blender version a genuinely cleaner alternative. The olive oil brings it all together into a silky, pourable consistency that works as a drizzle over grilled chicken, a dip for roasted vegetables, or a bold finishing sauce for eggs. It comes together in under a minute of blending and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and reach for it all week 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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