Paleo 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 — no cooking required, no complicated prep. The optional avocado addition transforms it from a thin, drizzleable sauce into something thick and creamy that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or grain-free bowls. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which is exactly what makes it such a natural fit for anyone eating clean and avoiding grains, legumes, or dairy. Store-bought green sauces often sneak in sugar, canola oil, or preservatives, so blending your own means you know exactly what's in it. Adjust the heat by leaving in a few jalapeño seeds, or dial it back for a milder, crowd-friendly version — the recipe is genuinely flexible. Keep a jar in the fridge 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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