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Cilantro Lime Taco Sauce

This vivid green sauce has the kind of limey bite that wakes up a taco. Jalapeño gives it a gentle push of heat without drowning out the fresh cilantro.

Cilantro Lime Taco Sauce
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Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
Total time45 MINUTES
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Vegetarian Vegan
Difficulty
Easy
Est. calories / serving
62

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • ¾ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 jalapeños (small dice)
  • ½ shallot (small dice)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup avocado oil

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Roughly chop the cilantro, peel the garlic, and dice the shallot and jalapeños.2 cups cilantro, 2 jalapeños, ½ shallot, 4 cloves garlic
  2. Blend the Base: Add the cilantro, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, agave, jalapeños, shallot, garlic, and kosher salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.2 cups cilantro, ¾ cup lime juice, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp agave, 2 jalapeños, ½ shallot, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp kosher salt
  3. Emulsify the Sauce: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the avocado oil until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and fully emulsified.½ cup avocado oil
  4. Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to your preference.
  5. Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Heat Level: Remove the jalapeño seeds for a milder sauce or leave them in for extra heat.
  • Emulsifying: Slowly adding the oil creates a silky sauce that stays blended longer.
  • Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before serving.
  • Serving Suggestions: Drizzle over BBQ Tofu, Vegan Quinoa Bean Burgers, Southwest Quinoa Salad, tacos, burritos, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

About 3 cups sauce — Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Calories
62
Carbohydrates
2 g
Protein
0 g
Fat
7 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
102 mg
Potassium
38 mg
Fiber
0 g
Total Sugars
1 g
Vitamin A
248 IU
Vitamin C
6 mg
Calcium
8 mg
Iron
0.2 mg

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Airtight storage container

Full recipe: https://gbbutterclub.com/recipes/cilantro-lime-taco-sauce/