Chicken Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is a punchy, herbaceous blend of fresh cilantro and parsley, brightened with lime juice, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a subtle warmth from ground ginger. The result is something bold and alive — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. A slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into a silky, pourable sauce with a gorgeous deep green color that looks as good as it tastes. Since it's built entirely from fresh herbs, citrus, and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought version. It comes together in under a minute of blending, making it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep in your fridge. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, spoon it onto grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce — it holds beautifully for up to four days, so you can make a batch and reach 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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