Vegan Aja Verde
Discover the vibrant flavors of Vegan Aja Verde, a creamy green sauce inspired by traditional South American cuisine. Packed with fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley, this plant-based twist on the classic Aja Verde features nutrient-rich avocado and cashew nuts for an irresistibly smooth texture. Infused with the bold, citrusy heat of aji amarillo paste and finished with a dash of nutritional yeast, lime juice, and olive oil, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled veggies, pairing with roasted potatoes, or as a zesty dip for snacks. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a must-try recipe that’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon Aji amarillo paste
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Avocado
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Cashew nuts
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Begin by soaking the cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, parsley leaves, and drained cashew nuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add the aji amarillo paste, lime juice, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and avocado to the food processor.
Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
With the processor running, gradually pour in the olive oil and then the water, blending until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Transfer the Aja Verde to a serving dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
