Vegan Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just the right amount of spicy, this blended green sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to drizzle over absolutely everything. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin come together in under a minute of blending, making it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep in your fridge. The optional avocado addition is worth mentioning — it transforms the sauce into something thicker and creamier without a drop of dairy, which makes it a genuinely satisfying swap for creamy dressings that typically rely on sour cream or mayo. Every single ingredient here is plant-based by nature, so there's no substituting or label-checking required. The garlic and jalapeño give it a little backbone, while the olive oil smooths everything out into a glossy, pourable consistency. Use it as a taco topping, a grain bowl drizzle, a dipping sauce for roasted vegetables, or a marinade — it really does work everywhere. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!