Heart-Healthy Zesty Green Dipping Sauce
Elevate your snack game with this Heart-Healthy Zesty Green Dipping Sauce—an irresistibly creamy and vibrant blend that’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading! Packed with fresh cilantro, parsley, and avocado, this recipe is brimming with wholesome ingredients rich in nutrients and antioxidants. The zesty kick of lime juice, a hint of jalapeño spice, and earthy notes of ground cumin come together to create a flavor explosion that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Made in just 10 minutes, this guilt-free, dairy-free sauce is ideal for health-conscious food lovers seeking bold tastes with minimal effort. Perfect for pairing with veggies, crackers, or grilled dishes, this green sauce proves that healthy eating can be simple, flavorful, and fun!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 medium Ripe avocado
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 0.5 medium Jalapeño (deseeded, optional for spice)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh cilantro and parsley. Remove any thick stems to ensure a smooth sauce.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, avocado, fresh lime juice, garlic clove, and jalapeño (if using).
Add the unsalted vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt, if desired.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If needed, add a small splash of additional vegetable broth to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or spices to balance the flavors.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and use immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2263 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1431 mg | 30% | |
*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.
