Carrageenan 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 taste better — tacos, grain bowls, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, you name it. The jalapeño brings a gentle kick while the fresh lime juice keeps things lively, and the optional avocado transforms the whole thing into something thick, creamy, and almost luxurious. Store-bought green sauces and creamy dressings are notorious for sneaking in thickeners and stabilizers that people with carrageenan sensitivities have to constantly watch out for, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero additives. Everything goes straight into a blender, so it comes together in under a minute with almost no cleanup. The olive oil emulsifies beautifully with the water and avocado to give you that silky, pourable texture without needing anything artificial to hold it together. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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