Chestnut Free Cilantro Mint Chutney
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blended green chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and mint form the backbone, while garlic, ginger, and a generous squeeze of lime juice layer in heat and tang that builds with every bite. A splash of coconut aminos adds a subtle savory depth you might not expect, rounding out the flavors without any soy or wheat in the mix. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, making it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep in your fridge. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of any such ingredients — every component is a straightforward herb, spice, or pantry staple with nothing hidden to worry about. Spoon it over grilled proteins, swirl it into yogurt, use it as a dipping sauce, or drizzle it on grain bowls — it genuinely works on almost anything. Make a batch at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it every single day.
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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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