Xanthan Gum Free Herb & Citrus Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is punchy, fresh, and packed with the kind of bold herb-and-citrus flavor that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the bright, grassy backbone, while garlic, lime juice, and a touch of apple cider vinegar add layers of tang and depth that keep you coming back for another spoonful. A whisper of ground ginger ties it all together in a way that feels unexpected but completely right. Because the whole sauce comes together in a blender with real, whole ingredients — fresh herbs, citrus, olive oil — there are no stabilizers, thickeners, or additives needed to get that gorgeous, pourable consistency. The slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil does all the emulsifying work naturally, giving you a silky, cohesive texture without any gums or fillers. It's exactly the kind of clean-label cooking that makes you wonder why store-bought condiments ever felt necessary. Drizzle it over grilled chicken or fish, spoon it onto roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce for crusty bread — it genuinely works on almost everything. Make a jar at the start of the week and your meals will thank you for 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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