Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Aji Verde Sauce
This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything on the table taste better. Ají amarillo peppers bring a fruity, medium heat that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of real lime juice — no flavor packets, no shortcuts, just whole ingredients doing all the work. Jalapeño adds an extra kick you can dial up or down depending on your crowd, and avocado oil gives the sauce a silky, pourable consistency that clings perfectly to whatever you're drizzling it over. Store-bought versions of this sauce often sneak in artificial flavor enhancers or preservatives to mimic that fresh-herb punch, but when you blend it yourself from scratch, the real thing is honestly so much better there's no comparison. Optional fresh mint takes the flavor in a slightly cooling direction that works surprisingly well against the pepper heat. The whole process comes together in under a minute of blending, making this one of the easiest ways to add serious depth to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a simple grain bowl.
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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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