Spicy Cilantro Sauce
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and zesty Spicy Cilantro Sauce—a bold blend of fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and zippy lime juice that packs the perfect balance of heat and tang. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook sauce combines pantry staples like olive oil, white vinegar, and ground cumin with aromatic garlic to create a smooth, flavorful condiment that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether drizzled over tacos, spooned onto grilled meats, or used as a zingy dip for veggies, this cilantro-packed recipe is your go-to for adding a burst of flavor. Quick, easy, and bursting with freshness, this spicy sauce will become a must-have in your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 large jalapeño pepper
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.75 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cilantro leaves thoroughly, discarding any large stems.
Cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membrane if you prefer a milder heat. Keep the seeds if you want more spice.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, water, white vinegar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lime juice to taste.
Transfer the Spicy Cilantro Sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. It can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1884 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1282 mg | 27% | |
*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.
