Shellfish Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is everything you want in a finishing condiment — herbaceous, garlicky, and punchy with fresh lime and a whisper of ginger. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the backbone, blended together until the sauce turns a brilliant, almost electric green that looks as good as it tastes. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough edge to keep the brightness lively without tipping into sharp territory. The whole thing comes together in under five minutes with a blender and a handful of pantry staples, making it one of the easiest homemade sauces you'll ever pull off. Because it's built entirely from fresh herbs, citrus, garlic, and olive oil, there's zero guesswork about hidden ingredients — no mystery additives, no cross-contact concerns, just clean, honest flavor. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fish tacos, or even a simple bowl of rice and beans, and it instantly makes the whole plate feel intentional. 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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