Tree Nut 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 backbone, while lime juice, jalapeño, and a touch of cumin give it real depth and a gentle kick you can dial up or down depending on your crowd. Everything goes straight into a blender — no cooking, no fuss — and you're looking at under a minute of actual blending time before it's ready to pour. Store-bought green sauces and salsas can be a minefield for hidden additives, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you control. It's naturally free of any tree nut content, so you can drizzle it generously over tacos, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls without a second thought. The olive oil gives it a silky, pourable body that clings beautifully to whatever you're serving, and a splash of extra water lets you fine-tune the consistency on the spot. Make a jar at the start of the week and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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