Black Pepper Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing condiment — bright, herby, garlicky, and loaded with citrus punch. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy backbone, while fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a splash of apple cider vinegar keep things lively and sharp. A touch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make the flavor feel layered without reaching for any heat sources that could cause problems for those avoiding certain spices. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute, streaming in good olive oil until the sauce turns silky and that gorgeous deep green color locks in. It's the kind of sauce that makes grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or even a simple grain bowl feel like something special. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, ground ginger, and lime zest (if using) in a blender or food processor. Pulse 6–8 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly chopped and the mixture begins to come together.
- 2
With the machine running on low, stream in the olive oil in a slow, steady pour until the sauce is smooth and bright green with a slightly loose, pourable consistency — about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed.
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