PCOS Friendly Mojo Verde
This vibrant green sauce is built on a foundation of fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil — exactly the kind of whole-food, anti-inflammatory lineup that makes it such a natural fit for managing PCOS through diet. Olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats that support hormone balance, while garlic and cumin bring depth without any added sugar or refined ingredients that can spike insulin levels. The result is a bright, garlicky, herb-forward sauce with just enough heat from a green chile to make every bite feel alive. It comes together in a blender in under a minute, which means you can drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, eggs, or grain bowls all week long with almost zero effort. Because it keeps in the fridge for up to five days, one quick batch becomes a weeklong flavor upgrade for practically anything on your plate. Store-bought sauces and condiments are often loaded with hidden sugars, seed oils, and preservatives — making a homemade version like this one a genuinely smart swap. Clean, punchy, and endlessly versatile, this is the kind of sauce that quietly transforms a simple meal into something you actually look forward to eating.
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8 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
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed
- 1 small green chile (such as serrano or jalapeño), seeded (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, white wine vinegar, and green chile (if using) in a blender or food processor. Pulse 6–8 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly broken down.
- 2
With the motor running, stream in the olive oil in a slow, steady pour until the sauce is smooth and bright green, about 30–45 seconds. Scrape down the sides once if needed.
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