Dairy-Free Aja Verde
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and creamy Dairy-Free Aji Verde—a Peruvian-inspired green sauce packed with bold flavors and entirely plant-based ingredients. Fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and spicy jalapeños create the base, while nutritional yeast and dairy-free mayonnaise add a rich, velvety texture without any dairy. This quick 10-minute recipe is completely blender-friendly, making it perfect for busy cooks seeking a delicious, no-cook condiment. Whether drizzled over grilled vegetables, used as a salad dressing, or served as a dipping sauce for appetizers, this tangy, herbaceous masterpiece is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Ideal for vegan and dairy-free diets, it’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 large jalapeño peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 quarter cup olive oil
- 0.5 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Begin by washing the cilantro leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and ribs. If you prefer more heat, leave some or all of the seeds in.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside with the prepared peppers.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves.
Add the lime juice, olive oil, dairy-free mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, rice vinegar, salt, black pepper, and water to the blender.
Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. This may take about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may add more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.
Pour the aji verde into a serving bowl or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Serve the Dairy-Free Aji Verde as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.4 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1957 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*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.
