Capsaicin Free Cilantro Mint Chutney
Bright, herby, and packed with fresh flavor, this blender chutney comes together in under a minute and tastes like something you'd find at a really good Indian restaurant. Cilantro and mint do the heavy lifting here, bringing grassy, cooling notes that are balanced by zingy lime juice, pungent garlic, and a little warmth from fresh ginger. Coconut aminos add a subtle savory depth that rounds everything out without overpowering the herbs. Traditional green chutney often sneaks in green chiles or jalapeño, which makes it completely off-limits for anyone avoiding capsaicin — this version skips them entirely and still delivers a bold, complex sauce that doesn't feel like it's missing a thing. A touch of honey is optional but worth it if you want just a whisper of sweetness to balance the citrus. Spoon it over grilled proteins, stir it into grain bowls, use it as a dipping sauce, or spread it on a wrap — it's genuinely versatile. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so making a batch at the start of the week is a very smart move.
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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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