Vegan Zesty Green Dipping Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this Vegan Zesty Green Dipping Sauce, a vibrant and creamy condiment that's bursting with fresh flavors! Made with a blend of cilantro, parsley, tangy lime juice, creamy avocado, and just a hint of heat from jalapeño, this sauce is the perfect balance of zest and creaminess. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle savory kick, while olive oil and a touch of water create an ultra-smooth texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dairy-free and versatile recipe is ideal for pairing with veggies, drizzling over tacos, or using as a flavorful spread for sandwiches. Packed with wholesome ingredients and brimming with bold flavors, this green sauce is a must-have in any vegan kitchen—and it’s sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (packed) Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup (packed) Fresh parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 1 medium (peeled and pitted) Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry the cilantro and parsley leaves thoroughly. Remove any tough stems.
2. Cut the jalapeño in half and remove the seeds for less heat, if desired.
3. Place the cilantro, parsley, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, avocado, nutritional yeast, water, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.
4. Pulse the mixture a few times to break down the larger pieces.
5. With the blender or food processor running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice for tanginess, salt for flavor, or water to thin the sauce if needed.
7. Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving bowl or jar. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.1 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.2 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1347 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2965 mg | 63% | |
*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.
