BHA & BHT Free 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, fresh cilantro, and a hit of lime juice keep things bright and bold. Avocado oil ties it all together into a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a simple bowl of cauliflower rice. Store-bought sauces and condiments are notorious for sneaking in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, often buried in the fine print of an ingredient label. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, fresh ingredients — nothing processed, nothing packaged, nothing suspicious. Every single component is something you can see and recognize, which is exactly the kind of cooking that makes eating clean feel genuinely effortless rather than restrictive. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, so there's really no excuse not to have a jar of this in your fridge at all times.
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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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