Brazil Nut Free Paleo Aji Verde Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

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This vibrant green sauce brings the bold, herbaceous soul of Peruvian cooking straight to your kitchen. Ají amarillo peppers deliver a fruity, medium heat that's totally unique, while fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and a squeeze of lime keep things bright and punchy. Avocado oil gives it a silky, pourable consistency without any dairy or legumes, making it a natural fit for a paleo approach. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending — just toss everything into a blender, scrape down the sides once, and you're done. Optional fresh mint adds a cool, unexpected layer that really elevates the final result. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce and watch it disappear fast. Store-bought green sauces often hide unwanted additives, so making your own with this short, clean ingredient list is absolutely worth it.

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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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