Red Meat Allergy Friendly Paleo Aji Verde Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Red Meat Allergy Friendly Paleo Aji Verde Sauce

This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is punchy, herby, and absolutely addictive — the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Ají amarillo peppers bring a fruity, medium heat that's distinctly different from your average hot sauce, while fresh cilantro and lime juice keep things bright and bold. A splash of avocado oil gives the sauce a silky, pourable consistency that clings beautifully to whatever you're dipping or drizzling. Since the entire recipe is built around fresh produce, aromatics, and a clean oil, there's nothing here that could trigger a red meat allergy concern — no hidden animal-derived additives, no cross-contamination worries from processed ingredients. The optional mint is a subtle but genuinely lovely touch that rounds out the heat with a cool, fresh finish. Blend it up in under a minute and you've got a sauce that works on grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or just as a straight-up dip for whatever's in reach.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
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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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