Emulsifier 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. A drizzle over tacos, a dunk for roasted veggies, a swipe under grilled chicken — it earns its place at the table every single time. Most store-bought green sauces rely on stabilizers and emulsifiers to hold their texture and extend shelf life, but this one skips all of that entirely. The silky consistency here comes purely from blending fresh cilantro, ripe avocado, and good olive oil together — no additives needed, just real ingredients doing their job. The jalapeño brings a gentle heat that the lime juice keeps in check, while cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone that rounds everything out beautifully. It comes together in under a minute of blending, and you can dial the thickness up or down with a splash of water until it's exactly how you want it. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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