Seed Oil Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just the right amount of spicy, this cilantro lime sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. The base is extra virgin olive oil — a clean, single-ingredient fat that keeps the whole recipe free from the refined seed and vegetable oils that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and dressings. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and jalapeño do all the heavy lifting here, delivering bold flavor without any of the processed shortcuts. A pinch of cumin ties it together with a subtle warmth that feels intentional rather than accidental. If you want something richer and creamier, the optional avocado blends in beautifully and gives the sauce a luscious, almost restaurant-quality texture. It comes together in under a minute in a blender, which means you're never more than a few pulses away from drizzling this over tacos, grain bowls, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, 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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