Xanthan Gum Free Cilantro Lime Sauce
Bright, herby, and just a little spicy, this cilantro lime sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and a hit of cumin come together in the blender for a vivid green sauce that's punchy without being overwhelming. Many store-bought green sauces rely on stabilizers and thickeners to get that smooth, pourable texture — this one achieves it naturally through good olive oil and the optional addition of ripe avocado, which blends in to create a luscious, creamy consistency with zero additives. It's completely free of gums or binders, so what you're tasting is just clean, real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Drizzle it over tacos, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce — honestly, it's hard to find a wrong answer. The avocado version is especially satisfying if you want something thicker that clings to food rather than running off the plate. Whip up a batch in under five minutes and keep it in the fridge for whenever you need a serious flavor upgrade.
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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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