Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
This simple yet flavorful sauce is perfect for drizzling over any form of animal protein and vegetables alike! It adds rich flavor as well as a slight kick of spice, herby and tangy goodness. Make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week to spruce up your meals!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 95kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp red onion or 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice or white vinegar
- 3 large cloves garlic minced
- 2 large jalapenos chopped*
- ½ tsp sea salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. The longer you blend, the smoother the consistency. You can also leave the sauce somewhat chunky if you prefer. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use. The sauce will thicken as it sits.
- Drizzle Peruvian green sauce over chicken, fish, pork, or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container such as a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 week.
Notes
*For spicy sauce, leave the ribbing and seeds. For mild sauce, remove the ribbing and seeds before adding.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 237mg