Description
Aji Verde Sauce is a vibrant, zesty green sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, jalapeño, and creamy plant-based ingredients. It offers the perfect balance of spice, creaminess, and tanginess, making it an ideal condiment for grilled vegetables, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Herbs and Aromatics
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded if less heat is desired
Liquids and Creaminess
- 1/4 cup lime juice (natural)
- 1/3 cup plant-based mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning and Texture
- Sea salt, to taste
- Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Fresh Ingredients: Wash and roughly chop the cilantro, parsley, and jalapeño pepper. Peel the garlic cloves and squeeze fresh lime juice. Prepare all ingredients finely to ensure an even, flavorful blend.
- Blend the Herbs and Aromatics: In a food processor or blender, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, and jalapeño. Pulse until finely minced but not completely pureed to retain some texture.
- Add Creaminess and Acidity: Add plant-based mayonnaise, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Season and Adjust: Add sea salt to taste and blend briefly. Taste and adjust lime juice or jalapeño for more tanginess or spiciness. For a thicker sauce, incorporate a small pinch of natural gelling agent and blend well.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer your Aji Verde Sauce to a serving bowl or jar, chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully, then enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh cilantro and parsley for the best flavor and color.
- Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat or keep them for more spice.
- Balance acidity with lime juice and apple cider vinegar for brightness.
- A powerful blender helps achieve a smooth, uniform texture.
- Letting the sauce rest in the fridge intensifies the herbal flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Aji Verde Sauce, green sauce, plant-based sauce, vegan condiment, fresh herb sauce, creamy green sauce, spicy dip, Latin American sauce
