Low Carb Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this Low Carb Fresh and Zesty Green Sauce, a vibrant blend of fresh herbs, creamy avocado, and zippy lime juice. Packed with parsley, cilantro, basil, and a touch of jalapeño, this sauce delivers bold, garden-fresh flavors with a hint of spicy kick. Not only is it keto-friendly and gluten-free, but it comes together effortlessly in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Perfect as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or topping for grilled meats and roasted vegetables, its velvety texture and zesty profile make it a versatile condiment for elevating any dish. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld and enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for maximum freshness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup, packed Fresh parsley
- 1 cup, packed Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 small, seeded and chopped Jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 medium, peeled and pitted Avocado
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and ensure the herbs are washed and dried thoroughly.
In a food processor, combine the fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and garlic clove.
Add the chopped jalapeño, fresh lime juice, and olive oil to the mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Blend all ingredients together, slowly adding the two tablespoons of water until you reach a semi-smooth consistency, adjusting with more water if a thinner sauce is preferred.
Add the avocado to the food processor and blend again until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste the green sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. More lime juice or salt can be added for a sharper flavor.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a complement to your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.9 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1240 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1457 mg | 31% | |
*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.
