Hazelnut Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with 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 works on tacos, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip. The optional avocado addition is worth trying — it transforms the sauce into something thicker and creamier without dulling any of that citrusy zip. Many store-bought green sauces and pestos sneak in tree nuts as a base or for texture, so blending your own from scratch is the smartest move when you need to keep things nut-free. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no label-reading anxiety and no guesswork. The garlic and jalapeño give it real depth, while the olive oil pulls everything into a silky, cohesive pour. 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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