Rachel's Green Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Rachel's Green Sauce
Description
Rachel's Green Sauce is made by pureeing fresh cilantro leaves with jalapeños, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The ingredients combine to create a vibrant green sauce with both fresh herbaceousness and a subtle heat from the jalapeños.
The addition of parmesan cheese adds a salty, tangy depth that balances the bright acidity of the vinegar and lemon juice, while the olive oil gives it a smooth, luscious consistency. This sauce requires minimal preparation and just a quick blend until smooth.
The sauce can be used in varied ways: poured over grilled meats like beef, chicken, pork, or fish, used as a dip for bread, drizzled on rice or potatoes, or added to tacos for an extra layer of flavor. Its versatility allows it to complement many dishes with fresh, balanced flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro fresh leaves
- 1 to 2 medium jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with a variety of meats such as beef, chicken, pork, and fish, providing a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
- It also works as a dipping sauce for bread or as a flavorful drizzle over rice, potatoes, or tacos.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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