Macadamia Free Paleo Aji Verde Sauce
This vibrant Peruvian-inspired 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 pairs beautifully with fresh cilantro and a hit of bright lime juice, while avocado oil gives the whole thing a silky, pourable consistency. Garlic and jalapeño round out the heat, and if you're feeling adventurous, a handful of fresh mint adds a cool, unexpected lift. The whole sauce comes together in under a minute of blending, making it one of the easiest flavor upgrades you can keep in your fridge. Because it's built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients, it fits naturally into a grain-free, legume-free lifestyle without any workarounds or substitutions. Store-bought green sauces often sneak in dairy, fillers, or seed oils, so blending your own means you know exactly what's going in. Drizzle it over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce — honestly, it's hard to find something it doesn't improve.
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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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