Beef Free Paleo Aji Verde Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(11)

This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is punchy, herbaceous, and absolutely addictive — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Ají amarillo peppers bring a fruity, medium heat that's distinctly different from your average hot sauce, while fresh cilantro and lime juice keep things bright and lively. A splash of avocado oil gives the sauce a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you're dipping or drizzling. The jalapeño adds an extra layer of heat that you can dial back simply by removing the seeds, making this as mild or as fiery as you like. Optional fresh mint takes the whole thing in a slightly unexpected direction — cooling and aromatic in the best possible way. Everything comes together in a blender in under a minute, so the effort is minimal but the payoff is enormous. Spoon it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's the kind of recipe that quietly becomes a staple in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

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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