Paleo Aja Verde
Transform your meals with the vibrant and tangy flavors of Paleo Aja Verde, a healthy twist on the classic green sauce that’s both nutrient-packed and irresistible. This quick, no-cook recipe combines fresh cilantro, parsley, zesty lime juice, and a touch of spicy jalapeño, blended to perfection with nutty almonds and velvety olive oil. Enhanced with apple cider vinegar and garlic for a bold, tangy kick, this paleo-friendly sauce is perfect as a topping for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or as a zippy dip for appetizers. Ready in just 15 minutes, Paleo Aja Verde is a nutrient-rich, gluten-free condiment that will elevate your dishes with its refreshing green goodness. Perfect for clean eating and bursting with bold, herbaceous flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 large lime
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup almonds
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup cold water
Instructions
Wash the cilantro and parsley under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño pepper if a milder sauce is desired. Otherwise, leave them in for more heat.
In a food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, parsley leaves, peeled garlic cloves, almond, and the prepared jalapeño pepper. Pulse several times until coarsely chopped.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice into the mixture. Ensure no seeds fall into the processor.
Add the apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture starts to become smooth.
Gradually add the cold water to adjust the consistency to your liking. The sauce should be smooth yet slightly thick.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the Aja Verde to a serving bowl or jar and use it immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.9 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2475 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2148 mg | 46% | |
*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.
