Vegetarian Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just a little bit spicy, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro and lime juice do the heavy lifting, while a touch of jalapeño and cumin add depth without overwhelming heat. A splash of olive oil brings it all together into a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to tacos, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or grilled corn. The optional avocado addition is worth trying — it transforms the sauce into something thicker and creamier, almost like a drizzleable guacamole. Everything here is plant-based and built from whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden surprises. It comes together in under a minute of blending, which means you're basically one lime and a handful of cilantro away from leveling up your whole meal.
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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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