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Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce Recipe
The Best Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce) - A simple and fresh dipping sauce recipe, fantastic with chips, fried plantains, and grilled chicken!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 (about 1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 17 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 15 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese (or Parmesan)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Break the bottom half of the stems off the cilantro and discard. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
- Lock the lid into place and puree until the mixture is very smooth. Taste, then add additional salt if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Use within one week.
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Notes
- Aji Amarillo Paste is an optional ingredient, but it does make the sauce taste more authentic. It is a simple puree of Peruvian yellow chile peppers. You can find Aji Amarillo online, and at most international markets.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
17kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(about 1 1/2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.