Peruvian Green Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
27 servings
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Calories
22 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
South American
Peruvian Green Sauce
Description
This Peruvian Green Sauce is made by gently sautéing red onion in olive oil until softened, which mellows its sharpness. The onion is then transferred to a blender with mayonnaise, white vinegar, yellow mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The addition of chopped jalapeños, including some of their ribs for moderate heat, fresh cilantro leaves and stems, and crushed garlic creates a vibrant green sauce that blends until completely smooth and creamy.
The sauce offers tangy, herbal, and mildly spicy flavors characteristic of Peruvian cuisine and can be served as a dipping sauce, dressing, or accompaniment to grilled meats and vegetables. Its creamy texture and balanced heat make it versatile for enhancing dishes requiring a flavorful green sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise use compliant mayo for whole30, light Hellman’s
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 teaspoons yellow mustard (Guldens)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 jalapeños (roughly chopped seeded but keeping the ribs (about 1 cup/3 oz))
- 2 cups cilantro 2 oz rinsed well, chopped; fresh; leaves and stems
- 3 garlic crushed through a press, medium cloves
Instructions
- Saute the onion in a small skillet with 1 teaspoon of the oil until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer to the blender then add the remaining oil, mayo, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Then add the chopped jalapeno, cilantro and garlic and blend on high speed until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 27servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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