Chicken Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with just the right amount of heat, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin come together in under a minute of blending, producing a vibrant sauce that's completely plant-based from start to finish. The optional avocado addition is worth it — it transforms the texture into something thick, creamy, and almost luxurious without any dairy or animal products involved. There's no hidden poultry broth, no meat-based thickeners, just clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. Drizzle it over tacos, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's incredibly versatile. The jalapeño brings a gentle kick that the lime juice keeps balanced, and the garlic ties everything together without overpowering the fresh herb flavor. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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