Seed Oil Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is the kind of thing that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and parsley form the herby backbone, while garlic, lime juice, and a touch of apple cider vinegar give it that punchy, citrus-forward brightness that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. A slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil brings it all together into a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a simple bowl of rice. Avoiding refined and industrial seed oils doesn't mean sacrificing richness — good olive oil does the heavy lifting here and actually elevates the flavor rather than muting it. The whole sauce comes together in a blender in just a few minutes, making it one of those effortless recipes that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A pinch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that you might not be able to place but absolutely notice. Make a jar at the start of the week and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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