Paraben Free Cilantro Mint Chutney
Bright, herbaceous, and punchy with lime, this fresh green chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and mint are blended together with garlic, ginger, and a splash of coconut aminos for a deeply savory, layered flavor that goes far beyond a simple dipping sauce. The coconut aminos are a smart swap here — they bring that subtle umami depth without any of the additives or preservatives hiding in conventional soy sauces and bottled condiments. For anyone navigating parabens in their diet, store-bought chutneys and sauces are often a minefield of synthetic preservatives, so making your own from whole, fresh ingredients is genuinely the easiest solution. Everything goes into a blender, takes under a minute to smooth out, and can be on the table in no time. A touch of honey rounds out the heat and acid beautifully, though it's entirely optional depending on your taste. Drizzle it over grilled proteins, use it as a dip for flatbread, or stir it into yogurt — this chutney earns its place in the fridge rotation fast.
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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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