Beef Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just the right amount of spicy, this cilantro lime sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro, zingy lime juice, a kick of jalapeño, and a hit of cumin come together in the blender in under a minute, giving you a vibrant green sauce that's as versatile as it is delicious. The optional avocado addition takes it from pourable and punchy to thick and creamy — perfect for drizzling, dipping, or dolloping onto just about anything on your plate. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal proteins, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions to stress over. It's a genuinely effortless recipe that rewards you with restaurant-quality flavor using nothing more than a blender and a handful of fresh produce. Adjust the heat by leaving a few jalapeño seeds in, or dial it back for a milder crowd-pleasing version — either way, this sauce disappears fast.
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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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