Gut Friendly Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is a powerhouse of fresh herbs, citrus, and good olive oil — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley bring a clean, grassy brightness, while garlic, lime juice, and a touch of apple cider vinegar layer in depth without overwhelming the palate. The small addition of ground ginger is a quiet but smart move, adding a gentle warmth that supports digestion and rounds out the acidity beautifully. Because every ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and plant-based, this sauce sidesteps the additives and preservatives that can irritate a sensitive gut — no guesswork, no label-reading required. The blender does most of the work, and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, grain bowls, or even use it as a dipping sauce — it keeps in the fridge for up to four days, so you can meal-prep your way to a better week one jar at a time.
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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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