Magic Green Sauce (10 minutes!)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 (2-Tbsp servings)
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Calories
25 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Magic Green Sauce (10 minutes!)
Description
The Magic Green Sauce uses garlic, a mild pepper, and a mix of cilantro and parsley to produce a fresh and flavorful sauce with subtle heat and herbal brightness. The addition of ripe avocado provides a creamy texture that balances the acidity of lime juice and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup. The optional avocado oil adds richness, while water thins the sauce to a pourable consistency. The sauce is made quickly by processing all ingredients until smooth and can be adjusted easily to taste.
This sauce can be used immediately or stored refrigerated for several days if sealed properly to preserve its vibrant green color. It works well as a topping, dip, or dressing for a variety of dishes where you want a fresh, creamy, and slightly spicy green sauce.
Preparing this sauce is straightforward with a food processor, and the balance of ingredients allows customization for heat, saltiness, and creaminess to suit preference. Storing it tightly covered helps maintain its fresh appearance for up to 4-5 days.
Ingredients
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
- 1 medium Serrano pepper (seeds and stem removed // use less if not into spicy food)
- 1 cup packed cilantro (thick bottom stems cut off)
- 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley
- 3 Tbsp avocado ripe
- 1/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (optional // or sub more water)
- water (to thin // ~3 Tbsp or 45 ml as original recipe is written)
Instructions
- Place garlic and pepper in a food processor along with the cilantro, parsley, avocado, salt, lime juice, maple syrup, and oil (optional).
- Process/mix until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Thin with water until a semi-thick (but pourable) sauce is formed.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more serrano pepper for heat, garlic for spice/zing, avocado for creaminess, salt for saltiness, lime for acidity, or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Transfer to a serving container and enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 4-5 days. Be sure to seal tightly or the sauce will lose its vibrant green color.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 cup of sauce, suitable for multiple uses.
- Adjust heat by varying the amount of Serrano pepper to suit your taste.
- Store the sauce tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness and color.
- The sauce can be thinned with water or avocado oil to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8(2-Tbsp servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 25 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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