Rice 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, garlic, and a touch of jalapeño give it that irresistible kick you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. A splash of olive oil and a pinch of cumin round it out into something that feels far more complex than the five minutes it takes to make. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, sauces and condiments can be surprisingly tricky — hidden starches and thickeners sneak into a lot of store-bought options. This one is completely clean: just whole, fresh ingredients blended together with zero fillers or additives. It comes together in under a minute in a blender or food processor, and the result is a silky, pourable sauce that keeps in the fridge for up to three days. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, tacos, or eggs — honestly, the list doesn't stop there.
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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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