Description
A vibrant green sauce that enhances the flavor of rice dishes while providing health benefits. Perfect for various dietary needs!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño or green chili (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Wash cilantro and parsley; peel garlic.
- Blend the Herbs: Combine cilantro, parsley, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
- Add the Olive Oil: With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil to emulsify the sauce.
- Incorporate Lime Juice and Season: Add lime juice and salt, pulse until blended. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Adjust Heat Level: If using jalapeño or green chili, add and blend until smooth.
- Serve Immediately or Store: Serve over rice or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
This sauce can deepen in flavor if allowed to sit for a while. Try substituting different oils or add Greek yogurt for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
