Turkey Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
This bright, herbaceous sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro, zingy lime juice, a kick of jalapeño, and a drizzle of olive oil all come together in the blender in under a minute — no cooking required. The optional avocado addition transforms it into something thicker and creamier, almost like a loose guacamole you can pour over everything. Ground cumin adds just enough earthy warmth to keep it from feeling one-dimensional. It's naturally plant-based and built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients, so there's nothing hidden to worry about — just clean, vibrant flavor. Drizzle it over tacos, grain bowls, grilled vegetables, or eggs, and it instantly elevates whatever is on the plate. 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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