Soy Free Paleo Aji Verde Sauce
This vibrant Peruvian-inspired green sauce is punchy, herby, and just the right amount of spicy — the kind of condiment that makes everything on the plate taste more exciting. 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 it a silky, pourable consistency without any legume-based fillers or emulsifiers that can sneak into store-bought versions. If you're avoiding soy, bottled sauces and dressings are often a minefield of hidden ingredients, but this one is blended from scratch with nothing but whole, clean components. The optional mint is a surprisingly lovely touch — it adds a cool, aromatic layer that plays beautifully against the heat of the jalapeño. Three minutes and a blender is genuinely all it takes to have a restaurant-quality sauce ready to drizzle over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs a serious flavor upgrade.
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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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