Coconut Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just a little spicy, 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, delivering bold flavor without any complicated steps. The optional avocado addition is worth trying — it transforms the sauce into something thicker and creamier that clings beautifully to tacos, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables. Many store-bought green sauces sneak in unexpected oils or additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Extra virgin olive oil gives it a smooth, rich body while keeping the flavor clean and fresh. Adjust the heat by leaving a few jalapeño seeds in, or dial it back entirely for a milder drizzle the whole table will reach for.
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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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