Alpha Gal Friendly Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with heat, this cilantro lime sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and a generous squeeze of lime come together in the blender in under a minute, producing a vivid green sauce that's as versatile as it is vibrant. The optional avocado addition takes it from drizzleable to thick and creamy — perfect for spooning over grilled vegetables, tacos, grain bowls, or anything else that needs a serious flavor boost. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, store-bought sauces and dressings can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived ingredients like dairy, certain emulsifiers, or meat-based flavor enhancers — this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. Every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward: olive oil, fresh produce, and spices with nothing to second-guess. The jalapeño brings just enough warmth without overwhelming the bright citrus notes, and the cumin adds a subtle earthiness that rounds everything out beautifully. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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8 servings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ½ ripe avocado, pitted and scooped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, olive oil, water, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.
- 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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