Description
A vibrant and flavorful cilantro garlic sauce that adds a fresh kick to your dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency, scraping down the sides as necessary. This should take about 30 seconds.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your preference.
- Either enjoy immediately drizzled over your dish or transfer it to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- This sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- For a milder taste, substitute cilantro with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0