Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
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4.9
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
78 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Peruvian
Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
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The famous aji verde sauce that comes standard at every Peruvian restaurant.
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Ingredients
- 2 jalapeno pepper seeded, green
- 2 cups cilantro leaves fresh, loosely packed
- 1 garlic small clove
- 1 green onion , chopped
- 2 teaspoons huacatay paste
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese or Queso Fresco or Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise good quality
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until a smooth paste. Keep refrigerated for up to a week.Makes about 3/4 cup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Potassium
53mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
42 reviews
Excellent
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