MSG Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a condiment — fresh, garlicky, tangy, and alive with the kind of brightness that makes simple grilled proteins or roasted vegetables feel like a real meal. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the herbaceous backbone, while fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a splash of apple cider vinegar give it that punchy, citrus-forward lift that keeps you going back for more. A touch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the whole thing without overpowering the herbs. Bottled sauces and marinades are notorious for hiding flavor enhancers and additives, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move when you're keeping things clean. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — nothing processed, nothing mysterious, just real food blended together in under five minutes. The slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil into the running blender is what transforms it from a chunky herb paste into a silky, pourable sauce with gorgeous color. It keeps in the fridge for up to four days, so you can make a batch ahead and drizzle it over everything 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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