Pregnancy Friendly Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is a punchy, herbaceous blend of fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, and bright lime that comes together in minutes with just a blender and a handful of wholesome ingredients. The combination of extra-virgin olive oil and citrus creates a silky, pourable consistency that works beautifully as a drizzle over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or even a simple grain bowl. During pregnancy, it can feel like every condiment at the store comes with a long list of preservatives or mystery additives — this one is made entirely from scratch, so you know exactly what's going in. The garlic and fresh herbs bring serious depth of flavor, while the ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole sauce feel a little more complex than you'd expect from something so quick to make. A small squeeze of extra lime at the end keeps everything tasting bright and balanced, which is exactly what you want when your palate is craving something fresh and lively. It keeps in the fridge for up to four days, making it an easy prep-ahead staple to have on hand throughout the week.
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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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