Pistachio 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 flat-leaf parsley form the verdant base, while lime juice, jalapeño, and a touch of cumin layer in heat, tang, and warmth all at once. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender — just add, blitz, and taste. Store-bought green sauces often hide unexpected additives or shared-facility allergens, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you control from start to finish. Adjust the jalapeño seeds to dial the heat up or down, and thin it with a splash of water if you want it more drizzleable. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, which means you can spoon it over grilled proteins, stir it into grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce all week long. Simple, vibrant, and completely free of tree nuts, this sauce earns a permanent spot in your refrigerator door.
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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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