Lactose Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing condiment — bright, herbaceous, garlicky, and just zippy enough from fresh lime juice and a splash of apple cider vinegar. The combination of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley gives it real depth, while a touch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting. Because the whole sauce is built on fresh herbs, citrus, and good olive oil, it's naturally free of any dairy without any substitutions or workarounds required. That makes it an effortless fit for anyone navigating lactose, since there's nothing to swap and nothing to second-guess. A slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil blended in at the end is what gives it that smooth, pourable texture that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a simple bowl of rice. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — it keeps in the fridge for up to four days and somehow gets even better as the flavors settle.
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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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