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A creamy, spicy, and vibrant Peruvian green sauce that's bursting with flavor from aji amarillo, cilantro, and huacatay mint. The perfect zesty companion for grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, or as a dipping sauce for just about anything.
Combine all ingredients in a blender
Blend until smooth
Taste and adjust seasoning
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A creamy, spicy, and vibrant Peruvian green sauce that's bursting with flavor from aji amarillo, cilantro, and huacatay mint. The perfect zesty companion for grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, or as a dipping sauce for just about anything.
This fusion recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 16 servings. At 78.05 calories per serving with 0.73g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side or snack or lunch or dinner.
Chill and serve
Replace mayonnaise with a vegan mayo and queso fresco with 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast for a similar cheesy flavor.
Omit the queso fresco and use a dairy-free mayonnaise. You can add 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast to mimic the cheesy notes.
Replace the mayonnaise with an equal amount of plain Greek yogurt for a lower-fat, higher-protein version.
This recipe is already very fast. To save more time, use pre-peeled garlic and bottled lime juice.
Cilantro and jalapeños are packed with antioxidants, which help protect your body from cellular damage.
The jalapeño pepper provides capsaicin, a compound known for its potential metabolism-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
Using a flavorful sauce like Aji Verde can help you enjoy simpler, plainly cooked foods like grilled chicken or steamed vegetables, making healthy eating more exciting.
Aji Verde is a popular Peruvian green sauce known for its creamy texture and vibrant, spicy flavor. It's traditionally served with Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian roasted chicken) but is versatile enough for many other dishes.
It has a medium spice level from the jalapeño and aji amarillo paste. You can easily control the heat by removing all the seeds from the jalapeño for a milder sauce.
A two-tablespoon serving of this Aji Verde has approximately 75-85 calories, primarily from the mayonnaise and oil.
It's fantastic with roasted chicken, grilled meats, fish, roasted vegetables, and potatoes. It's also a great dipping sauce for fries, a spread for sandwiches, or a dressing for salads.
Stored in an airtight container, Aji Verde will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. The flavor actually improves after a day.
