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Aji Verde: Peruvian Green Sauce
Aji Verde is the most famous of the Peruvian condiments. Loaded with flavor from Aji Amarillo, jalapenos, and cilantro you will want to use this Peruvian Green sauce on all of your grilled and roasted meats.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
South American , Peruvian
Ingredients
- ½ cup Aioli
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 green onions
- 1 Tablespoon aji amarillo paste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Huacatay black mint
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a recipe for aioli. If you do not want to make the aioli from scratch you can substitute mayonnaise with a clove of minced garlic, but the fresh aioli is well worth the 5 minutes of effort.
- In a food processor, combine 2 jalapenos, 1 garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and 2 green onions. Pulse to a fine chop.
- Next, add in 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon of Aji Amarillo, 1 teaspoon of Huacatay, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 cup of cilantro. Pulse again to combine.
- Finally, in a small bowl, combine the mixture from the food processor with about ½ cup of aioli and whisk well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
215mg
(9%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.