Macadamia 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 more alive. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin come together in under a minute of blending, producing something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. The optional avocado addition is worth it — it transforms the sauce into something thick, creamy, and almost luxurious without changing the flavor profile. Tree nut-heavy sauces and pestos can be tricky to navigate when you're avoiding certain nuts, but this one keeps things clean with olive oil as the fat base, so there's nothing to second-guess. Drizzle it over grilled chicken or fish, use it as a taco topping, swirl it into grain bowls, or just dip whatever's in your fridge into it. The garlic and jalapeño give it a gentle kick that builds without overwhelming, and the lime keeps everything tasting fresh and vibrant. Make a batch and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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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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