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Green Sauce

Name: Green Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup cilantro (fresh, roughly chopped, packed); 0.5 cup parsley (fresh flat-leaf, roughly chopped); 1 pcs jalapeño (medium, seeds removed for less heat); 2 pcs garlic (cloves, peeled); 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch cumin powder

RATING

4.5/5(128)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A bright, zesty all-purpose green sauce packed with fresh herbs and a subtle kick of garlic. This versatile condiment comes together in minutes and livens up everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables. Cool, creamy, and refreshingly tangy.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 TBSP

51 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 8 servings

1 cupcilantro · fresh, roughly chopped, packed½ cupparsley · fresh flat-leaf, roughly chopped1 pcsjalapeño · medium, seeds removed for less heat2 pcsgarlic · cloves, peeled2 tbsplime juice · freshly squeezed3 tbspolive oil1 pinchsalt1 pinchcumin powder

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

CALORIES · 1 TBSP

Protein0g · 0%

Carbs1g · 8%

Fat5g · 88%

Fiber0g

Sugar0g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium21mg

Potassium35mg

Phosphorus5mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep
Prep the herbs and aromatics.
1.Roughly chop cilantro and parsley to fit in the food processor.
2.Slice jalapeño in half, remove seeds for mild heat, or leave some in for extra kick.
3.Peel garlic cloves and gather remaining ingredients.
mix · ~1 min
Blend the sauce.
1.Combine cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin in the food processor.
2.Pulse 4-5 times to break down the herbs.
3.Scrape down the sides, then blend continuously for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
prep
Adjust the consistency.
1.Check the texture. If too thick, add cold water 1 teaspoon at a time and blend briefly.
2.Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
TIPA few drops of water at a time prevent over-thinning. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
rest · ~5 min
Rest the sauce before serving.
Transfer to a bowl. Let the sauce sit for at least 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
TIPThe sauce tastes even better after 15-20 minutes of resting as the garlic and herbs fully infuse.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For a thicker sauce, drain excess liquid from the jalapeño after deseeding.
2
Use a sharp knife to chop herbs; dull blades can bruise them and cause discoloration.
3
Let the sauce rest at least 15 minutes for the garlic and cumin to fully bloom.
4
Store in an airtight jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top to preserve color.
5
Make ahead up to 3 days; stir well before serving as separation is natural.

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