Nitrate & Nitrite 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, lime zest, and a splash of apple cider vinegar give it that sharp, mouth-watering brightness. A hint of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overpowering the herbs. For anyone navigating preserved or cured foods, store-bought sauces and marinades can be a minefield of hidden additives — but this one is built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients with nothing processed in sight. Every element goes straight from your cutting board into the blender, so you know exactly what's in the jar. The olive oil gets streamed in slowly to create a smooth, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a simple bowl of rice. Make a batch on Sunday and it keeps in the fridge for up to four days, ready to brighten up whatever you're cooking 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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