Xanthan Gum Free Cilantro Mint Chutney
Bright, herby, and punchy with lime, this cilantro mint chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and mint are blended with garlic, ginger, lime juice, and coconut aminos into a smooth, vibrantly green sauce that works as a dip, a drizzle, or a marinade. Many store-bought chutneys and sauces sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding certain additives — this one gets its luscious body entirely from the herbs themselves, no binders needed. Coconut aminos add a subtle savory depth that rounds out the brightness of the lime without overpowering the fresh herb flavor. A touch of honey is optional but worth trying if you like a hint of sweetness to balance the heat from the ginger. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and it keeps in the fridge for up to three days — though it rarely lasts that 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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