Description
This Easy Aji Verde Sauce recipe is a vibrant, creamy, and fresh herb-packed green sauce that adds a zesty kick to your favorite dishes. Made with fresh cilantro, jalapeño, avocado, and plant-based yogurt, it brings bold flavor and brightness to grilled vegetables, tacos, salads, and more. Ready in under 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for quick meals or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed for milder heat, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
Dairy and Condiments
- 1/2 cup plant-based yogurt (plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by roughly chopping the cilantro, jalapeño (remove seeds if you prefer milder heat), and garlic cloves. Pit and scoop the avocado for easy blending later.
- Blend the Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, plant-based yogurt (plant-based), avocado, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to achieve a uniform texture.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to the sauce. Blend briefly to incorporate. Adjust the seasoning and acidity by adding more lime juice or apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the Aji Verde Sauce to a jar or bowl. It is ready to serve immediately or can be chilled to allow the flavors to meld. Stir well before using if stored.
Notes
- Use fresh cilantro for the best vibrant green color and flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity and remove seeds to control heat level.
- Combine ripe avocado and plant-based yogurt (plant-based) for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Be generous with lime juice and apple cider vinegar to enhance brightness.
- For a chunkier sauce, pulse ingredients instead of fully blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Aji Verde Sauce, green sauce, creamy sauce, vegan sauce, fresh herb sauce, jalapeño sauce, avocado sauce, Latin American sauce
