Citric Acid Free Cilantro Mint Chutney
Fresh herbs are the real star here — two full cups of cilantro and a generous handful of mint come together in a blender to create a chutney that's bright, cooling, and intensely aromatic. The combination of garlic and ginger gives it a little heat and depth, while coconut aminos add a subtle savory note that rounds everything out beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lime juice ties it all together with natural acidity, which is great news for anyone avoiding manufactured citric acid as a preservative or additive — there's nothing processed in sight. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and a splash of water here and there keeps the texture silky and scoopable. A touch of honey is optional but worth it if you want to balance the brightness with a gentle sweetness. It's the kind of condiment that makes grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a simple flatbread feel like a proper meal. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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