Alpha Gal Friendly Cilantro Mint Chutney
This vibrant green chutney is bright, herby, and packed with the kind of bold flavor that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and mint do the heavy lifting, while garlic, ginger, and lime juice layer in heat, zing, and depth that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Coconut aminos step in to add a subtle savory note without any soy or mammalian-derived ingredients, which makes this a smart, fuss-free option for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending — no stovetop, no complicated prep, just a quick whirl and you're done. It's endlessly versatile: spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, use it as a dipping sauce, swirl it into a grain bowl, or spread it on a wrap. A small jar of this in the fridge is one of those quiet kitchen wins that makes weeknight meals feel a lot more exciting.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, lime juice, coconut aminos, and 2 tbsp water in a blender or food processor.
- 2
Blend on high, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until the mixture is smooth and uniformly green with no large herb pieces remaining, about 30–45 seconds. Add water 1 tbsp at a time if the blender stalls or the chutney is too thick to blend smoothly.
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