Fish Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is punchy, herby, and alive with citrus — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more exciting. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the bright, grassy backbone, while fresh lime juice, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a hint of ground ginger give it real depth and a subtle warmth that lingers. A slow stream of good olive oil brings it all together into something silky and pourable that clings beautifully to whatever you drizzle it over. Because every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about hidden seafood derivatives — no anchovy paste, no Worcestershire, none of the sneaky additions that can make store-bought green sauces a problem. The whole thing comes together in a blender in just a few pulses, making it one of the easiest homemade sauces you'll ever add to your rotation. Spoon it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, rice bowls, or crusty bread and watch it disappear fast.
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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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