Gut Friendly Cilantro Lime Sauce
Fresh, bright, and packed with real ingredients, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Cilantro and lime bring bold, zesty flavor while extra virgin olive oil gives it a silky, smooth body that clings beautifully to whatever you're drizzling it over. The jalapeño adds just enough gentle heat without overwhelming, and a pinch of cumin ties everything together with a warm, earthy undertone. For anyone keeping a close eye on gut health, this sauce is a win — no processed additives, no hidden fillers, just whole, recognizable ingredients blended into something genuinely delicious. The optional avocado addition takes it to another level, lending a creamy richness that makes the sauce feel almost indulgent while still being completely clean. It comes together in under a minute in a blender, making it one of the easiest ways to add serious flavor to grilled proteins, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or tacos. Keep a jar in the fridge and 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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