Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Chili Sauce
Elevate your meals with this zesty and vibrant Heart-Healthy Fresh Green Chili Sauce, a low-sodium, nutrient-rich condiment that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. Bursting with the bold heat of fresh green chilies, the brightness of lime juice, and the herbaceous kick of cilantro, this recipe is brought together with the silky smoothness of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of smoky ground cumin. Perfect for adding a healthy, punchy twist to grilled meats, tacos, salads, or roasted vegetables, this quick and easy sauce comes together in just 15 minutes. Its heart-smart ingredients make it a guilt-free way to spice up your dishes while keeping them wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Fresh green chilies
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 cup Cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Begin by washing the fresh green chilies and cilantro thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Remove the stems of the green chilies and cut them in half lengthwise, carefully removing the seeds and membranes if you prefer a milder sauce.
Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the seeded green chilies, garlic cloves, cilantro leaves, lime juice, and ground cumin.
Add the olive oil and a quarter cup of water to the mixture. Blend until you achieve a smooth and consistent texture.
Season the sauce with salt and blend briefly again to incorporate the seasoning evenly.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or salt for flavor balance.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or bottle and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the heart-healthy green chili sauce as a condiment for grilled meats, tacos, or as a dressing for salads. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1307 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1590 mg | 34% | |
*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.
