BHA & BHT Free 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. A handful of fresh cilantro, real lime juice, jalapeño, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil come together in the blender in under a minute — no shortcuts, no fillers, just clean whole ingredients you can actually pronounce. That matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought green sauces and dressings quietly rely on synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life, and avoiding those additives can feel like a full-time job at the grocery store. Making it yourself sidesteps all of that completely. The optional avocado addition is worth trying if you want something thicker and creamier — it blends in beautifully and gives the sauce a rich, velvety body that clings to tacos, grain bowls, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables. A little cumin ties everything together with a warm, earthy undertone that keeps the flavor from feeling one-dimensional. Blend it up, taste as you go, and keep a jar in the fridge all week.
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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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