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Cilantro Mint Sauce

A fresh and simple Cilantro Mint Sauce recipe that is great for appetizers, grilled meats, or vegetables! And it's ready in minutes.

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 fresh ginger peeled (see note 1)
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro loosely-packed
  • 1 cup fresh mint loosely-packed
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. Season to taste with salt (I like 1/2 teaspoon). Adjust consistency with additional water if desired.

Notes

  • Ginger: To peel the ginger easily, rub the brown skin with the tip of a spoon. Or, substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger paste (such as from Gourmet Garden).
  • Jalapeños: The seeds and membrane hold the spiciest part of a jalapeño (although overall spiciness varies from pepper to pepper). For a less spicy sauce, omit the seeds and white inner membrane.
  • Yield: This recipe makes 3/4 cup sauce (12 tablespoons total).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: The sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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 (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings (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.