5 from 21 votes
Cilantro Mint Sauce
This Cilantro Mint Sauce is a vibrant blend of fresh cilantro and mint enhanced with garlic, ginger, jalapeño, lime juice, and a touch of sugar. The sauce is processed to a smooth consistency, balancing herbaceous, citrusy, and mildly spicy notes. It can be used as a condiment or dipping sauce to add brightness and fresh flavor to a variety of dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories:
12 kcal
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger peeled (see note 1, fresh
- 2 cups cilantro loosely-packed, fresh
- 1 cup mint loosely-packed, fresh
- 1 jalapeno pepper stemmed and coarsely chopped (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1-2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add garlic and ginger and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro, mint, jalapeño, lime juice, water, and sugar and pureé until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt (I like 1/2 teaspoon). Adjust consistency with additional water if desired.
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Notes
- To peel ginger easily, rub the skin with a spoon or substitute with fresh ginger paste.
- Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes to reduce spiciness if preferred.
- This recipe yields about ¾ cup of sauce, suitable for multiple uses.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months, thawing overnight.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tbsp
Calories
12kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
67mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.