Seeds Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a table condiment — bright, garlicky, herbaceous, and just punchy enough from the lime and apple cider vinegar to make whatever it touches taste more alive. The combination of fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley gives it real depth, while a touch of ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that keeps things interesting without overpowering the citrus. It comes together in a blender in just a few minutes, making it one of those effortless recipes that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this kind of sauce can be genuinely hard to find ready-made — most store-bought versions sneak in sesame, sunflower, or other seed-derived oils. Here, the base is simply extra-virgin olive oil, so you get that luscious, pourable texture with zero guesswork. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, fish tacos, or even a simple bowl of rice and beans and it instantly elevates the whole plate. 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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