High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the leafy backbone, while fresh lime juice, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a whisper of ground ginger give it a layered tang that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. A slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into something silky and pourable — no shortcuts, no fillers, just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That matters more than you might think, because bottled sauces and marinades are notorious hiding spots for corn syrup and other sweeteners that have no business being in a fresh herb sauce. Everything here is whole and unprocessed, so you know precisely what's going into the jar. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fish tacos, or even a simple bowl of rice and beans — it genuinely elevates whatever it lands on. Make a batch on Sunday 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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