Caffeine Free Paleo Aji Verde Sauce
This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is punchy, herby, and seriously addictive — the kind of condiment that makes you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. Ají amarillo peppers bring a fruity, medium heat that pairs beautifully with fresh cilantro and a bright hit of lime juice, while avocado oil gives the whole thing a silky, pourable consistency. The jalapeño lets you dial the spice up or down depending on your crowd, and the optional mint adds a cool, unexpected layer that takes it somewhere really special. Everything goes straight into a blender, so you're looking at under five minutes of actual effort for a sauce that tastes like it came from a proper Peruvian kitchen. Since every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, it fits naturally into a grain-free, paleo lifestyle without any workarounds or substitutions. There's no caffeine lurking in any corner of this recipe — just clean, bold flavors from fresh produce and good oil. Keep a jar in the fridge and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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