Oats Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing condiment — bright, garlicky, herbaceous, and just zippy enough to make any plate feel alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the backbone, while lime juice, lime zest, and a splash of apple cider vinegar give it that signature punch that keeps you coming back for another drizzle. A touch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that you might not be able to place right away, but you'll definitely notice if it's missing. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute, with a slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil pulling it into a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a simple bowl of rice. For anyone navigating grain-free eating, this sauce is a natural fit — every ingredient is whole, clean, and completely free of any cereal grains or hidden fillers that can sneak into store-bought condiments. Make a jar 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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