Walnut 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 it touches taste more alive. 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 optional mint is a subtle but genuinely inspired addition that lifts the flavor even further. Everything comes together in a blender in under a minute, which means you're barely a minute away from drizzling this over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs a serious upgrade. Because the ingredient list is entirely whole-food and plant-based, it fits naturally within a grain-free, paleo approach without any workarounds or substitutions. Store-bought green sauces often sneak in dairy, fillers, or seed oils that can complicate things, but this one is completely clean and made entirely from scratch. Bright, bold, and endlessly versatile, it's the kind of sauce you'll want to keep a jar of in the fridge at all times.
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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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