Artificial Food Coloring Free Cilantro Mint Chutney
That vivid green color you see in this chutney comes entirely from fresh cilantro and mint — no dyes, no additives, just herbs doing what they do best. Store-bought chutneys and sauces can be surprisingly sneaky when it comes to artificial colorings and preservatives, so blending your own from scratch is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The combination of bright lime juice, pungent garlic, a little fresh ginger, and coconut aminos creates a layered, complex flavor that punches well above its weight for something this simple. A touch of honey rounds out the heat and acidity without tipping the whole thing into sweetness. It comes together in under a minute of blending and keeps in the fridge for a few days, making it an easy condiment to have on hand for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or anything that needs a fresh, herby lift. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is — whole, real, and recognizable — which is the whole point.
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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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