Cilantro Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
32 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
International
Cilantro Sauce
Description
The sauce is made by combining about one bunch of roughly chopped fresh cilantro with extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, a clove of garlic, a small amount of honey for subtle sweetness, and salt. The ingredients are blended or pulsed until smooth, creating a bright green sauce with fresh herbal and citrus notes balanced by mild garlic and sweetness. The lime juice provides acidity that brightens the flavor, while the olive oil adds richness and body.
This sauce can be kept refrigerated but is freshest within the first two days after making, though it will remain usable for up to five days if stored properly in an airtight non-reactive container. It yields approximately half a cup, suitable for drizzling over grilled meats, vegetables, or as a flavorful dip. The simple preparation makes it easy to integrate fresh flavors into many meals, and variations can be made by adjusting garlic or honey amounts to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro about one bunch, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey (vegan: use agave syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a small food processor or a blender and pulse/blend until the mixture is smooth.Transfer the cilantro sauce to an airtight non-reactive container and store in the fridge until ready to use. Best eaten the same day or within 2 days but will keep for up to 5 days.Makes approximately 1/2 cup cilantro sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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