Black Pepper Free Lime Cumin Taco Drizzle
Bright, tangy, and packed with smoky depth, this lime and cumin drizzle is the kind of finishing sauce that makes everything it touches taste intentional. The combination of fresh lime juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder delivers serious flavor without relying on any heat from black pepper — which can sneak into store-bought taco sauces and spice blends more often than you'd expect. A quick whisk brings the olive oil and citrus together into a smooth, lightly thickened drizzle that clings beautifully to whatever you pour it over. Optional fresh cilantro adds a herby brightness if you're into it, but the sauce holds its own without it. Spoon it over tacos, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls and watch it disappear fast.
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6 servings
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small mixing bowl.
- 2
Whisk vigorously until the oil and lime juice are fully emulsified and the mixture looks uniform and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
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