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Mexican Cilantro Sauce
This Mexican Cilantro Sauce is the perfect way to add a little gourmet deliciousness to any Mexican entry! This vibrant fresh sauce is also fabulous drizzled on chili, eggs, soup and makes a great dipping sauce for wraps, sandwiches, tortilla chips...
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 22 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch cilantro 4-4½ ounces (stems and leaves)
- 1 medium-size jalapeno around 1 ounce, seeds removed and reserved
- 2 medium green onions scallions, roots removed, cut into 4 pieces each
- ⅓ cup neutral-flavored oil ie. - canola, sunflower, safflower, avocado, grape -seed or vegetable
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 medium clove fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt maybe more
Instructions
- Roughly chop the cilantro into approximately 2-3-inch lengths.
- Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until nice and smooth. Taste and a bit more salt, if needed.
- Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days in an airtight container. This sauce can also be frozen for 1-2 months in an airtight container. Thaw and shake well before using.
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Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
- Recipe makes about a cup of sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.