Pecan Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing drizzle — bright, herby, garlicky, and just zippy enough from fresh lime and a splash of apple cider vinegar. The combination of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley gives it real depth, while ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting without overpowering the fresh herb flavor. It all comes together in a blender in under a minute, which means you're basically one pour of olive oil away from something that tastes like it took serious effort. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fish tacos, or even a simple bowl of rice and beans — it elevates just about anything it touches. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or worry about cross-contact from processed sauces. Store it in a jar in the fridge and you've got a ready-to-go flavor boost for the next several days.
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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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