Sugar-Free Aja Verde
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and flavorful Sugar-Free Aja Verde—a zesty green sauce packed with fresh herbs, creamy avocado, and a spicy kick from deseeded jalapeño. Perfect for those seeking a healthier alternative, this versatile sauce is free from added sugars, making it a guilt-free addition to any dish. The combination of cilantro, parsley, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar creates a tangy, herbaceous base, while the olive oil adds a silky texture. It's quick and easy to blend up in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for your favorite snacks. Whether used as a topping, marinade, or dipping sauce, this Sugar-Free Aja Verde will elevate your everyday meals with its fresh and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 large avocado
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, deseeded
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing all your ingredients. Thoroughly wash the cilantro, parsley, and the green bell pepper. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and parsley leaves. Remove the stem, seeds, and membrane from the green bell pepper, then chop it into smaller pieces.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender.
Deseed the jalapeño pepper and add it, along with the garlic cloves, to the blender.
Add the chopped cilantro, parsley, and green bell pepper to the blender.
Squeeze the juice from the lime and pour it into the blender with the other ingredients.
Add the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pause to scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure a uniform mix.
If the sauce seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if necessary.
Transfer the Aja Verde to a serving bowl or jar. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy drizzled over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 261.0 g | 335% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 3934 mg | 84% | |
*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.
