MSG Free Paleo Aji Verde Sauce
This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is punchy, herbaceous, and seriously addictive — the kind of condiment that makes you want to drizzle it on absolutely everything. The combination of ají amarillo peppers and jalapeño brings a layered, fruity heat, while fresh cilantro and a hit of lime juice keep it bright and lively. Avocado oil gives the sauce a silky, pourable consistency without any processed additives or fillers that often sneak into store-bought versions. Because every ingredient goes straight from your cutting board into the blender, there's no guesswork about hidden flavor enhancers or preservatives — just clean, whole-food ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. A handful of fresh mint is an optional addition that adds a subtle cooling note and makes the color even more stunning. The whole thing comes together in under a minute of blending, and the result is a restaurant-quality sauce you can keep in a jar in the fridge and reach for all week long.
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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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