Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Aji Verde Sauce
This vibrant green sauce is punchy, herby, and just the right amount of fiery — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Ají amarillo peppers bring a fruity, medium heat that's distinctly Peruvian, while jalapeño adds a sharper kick you can dial up or down depending on your crowd. Fresh cilantro and a hit of lime juice keep the whole thing bright and bold, and the optional mint adds a cool, unexpected layer that's genuinely worth trying. Because every ingredient here is a whole, plant-based food, there's no need to scan labels for hidden mammal-derived additives or worry about what's lurking in a store-bought version. Avocado oil gives the sauce a silky, pourable body without any animal fats, making it a clean and confident choice for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, so you're never far from a jar of this stuff in the fridge. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's the kind of recipe that quietly becomes a weekly staple.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 2 ají amarillo peppers, stems and seeds removed, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, stem removed, roughly chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, ají amarillo peppers, jalapeño, garlic, avocado oil, lime juice, and salt in a blender or food processor. Add the mint, if using.
- 2
Blend on high until the sauce is smooth and bright green, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through. The sauce should be pourable but not watery — if it seems too thick, add water 1 tsp at a time and blend briefly.
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