Low Carb Aja Verde
Elevate your culinary game with this vibrant and creamy Low Carb Aja Verde, a health-conscious twist on the traditional Peruvian green sauce. Bursting with fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley, and spiced up with jalapeño and garlic, this zesty recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy lime juice, savory mayonnaise, and silky avocado oil. Thickened with keto-friendly xanthan gum, it becomes a rich, velvety sauce that’s perfect as a dipping companion, a refreshing salad dressing, or a bold topping for grilled meats and vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, this low-carb gem is ideal for anyone seeking flavor-packed, guilt-free indulgence at mealtime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Xanthan gum
Instructions
Place the cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, and garlic cloves into a food processor or blender. Pulse until the herbs and garlic are finely chopped.
Add the lime juice, mayonnaise, avocado oil, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to the processor.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the mixture and blend again to thicken, ensuring it is fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or cumin as desired.
Transfer the Aji Verde to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or as a topping for grilled meats and vegetables. Enjoy this low-carb delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.8 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1409 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.
