Anti Inflammatory Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just a little bit spicy, this blended green sauce comes together in under five minutes and makes just about everything taste better. Fresh cilantro and lime juice bring a punchy, vibrant base, while extra virgin olive oil adds the kind of healthy fat that genuinely supports an anti-inflammatory way of eating. A single jalapeño (seeds removed) gives it a gentle kick without overwhelming heat, and ground cumin rounds everything out with warm, earthy depth. The optional avocado is worth adding if you have one on hand — it blends in seamlessly and turns the sauce thick, creamy, and even more satisfying. Every ingredient here is a whole food with real nutritional credentials, so there's no need to squint at a label or wonder what's hiding in a store-bought bottle. With eight servings per batch, it's easy to make ahead and drizzle over grilled proteins, grain bowls, tacos, or roasted vegetables all week long. Simple, clean, and genuinely delicious — this is the kind of sauce that earns a permanent spot in your fridge.
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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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