Rice Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with heat, this blender 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, producing a vibrant green sauce that works on tacos, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs a lift. The optional avocado addition is worth it — it transforms the sauce into something thicker and creamier without changing the bold flavor profile. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It's the kind of recipe that proves a great sauce doesn't need a long ingredient list or complicated technique to deliver serious results. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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