Xanthan Gum 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 pairs beautifully with fresh cilantro and a bright hit of lime juice, while avocado oil gives the whole thing a silky, pourable consistency. Many store-bought green sauces and condiments sneak in stabilizers or thickeners that can be a real headache to track down on an ingredient label, but this one is blended together from whole, real ingredients with nothing hidden in the mix. The blender does all the heavy lifting in under a minute, making this an almost effortless addition to your weekly rotation. Spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, use it as a dipping sauce for roasted vegetables, or drizzle it across a grain bowl for an instant flavor upgrade. The optional fresh mint adds a cool, unexpected layer that's absolutely worth trying at least once. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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