Brazil Nut 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 warm cumin all come together in a blender in under a minute, giving you a vibrant green sauce with serious depth. The optional avocado addition takes it from pourable to thick and creamy — perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading depending on your mood. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no guesswork about hidden fillers or mystery additives that can sneak into store-bought sauces. You control the heat by adjusting the jalapeño, and the consistency by adding water a teaspoon at a time until it's exactly where you want it. Spoon it over tacos, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls — honestly, it's hard to find something it doesn't improve.
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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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