Aja Verde
Brighten up your meals with *Aja Verde*, a zesty and vibrant green sauce bursting with bold flavors and a touch of heat. This Peruvian-inspired cilantro-based sauce comes together in just 10 minutes with fresh ingredients like aromatic garlic, spicy jalapeños, and tangy lime juice, all blended to silky perfection with olive oil and a splash of white vinegar. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or marinade, Aja Verde adds a fresh, herby kick to everything from grilled meats and roasted vegetables to tacos and grain bowls. Ready in no time with no cooking required, this versatile condiment is a must-have for your next culinary adventure. Plus, it can be stored for up to a week, making it a convenient and flavorful addition to your weekly meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups, loosely packed fresh cilantro
- 2 whole jalapeño peppers
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Rinse 2 cups of fresh cilantro under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. It's okay if some of the stems are left on.
Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds for a milder sauce, or leave them in for extra heat. Roughly chop the peppers.
Peel 3 garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, jalapeños, and garlic cloves.
Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 0.25 cup of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the mixture.
Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to help blend the ingredients smoothly.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the aja verde to a serving bowl or jar. For best results, allow the sauce to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
