Vegan Lime Cumin Taco Drizzle
Bright, tangy, and smoky all at once, this lime and cumin drizzle is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. It comes together in under a minute with pantry staples — olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and fresh lime juice — so there is no excuse not to make it. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based by nature, meaning you can drizzle freely without scanning labels or second-guessing a thing. The quick whisking step actually emulsifies the oil and citrus into a cohesive, slightly thickened sauce rather than a separated vinaigrette, which means it clings beautifully to tacos, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables instead of pooling at the bottom. A handful of fresh cilantro stirred in at the end adds a pop of herbal brightness if you have it on hand. Keep a jar of this in the fridge and you will find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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