Description
Aji Verde is a vibrant and zesty green sauce that originates from Peru. This creamy and flavorful sauce is perfect for adding a kick to grilled meats, veggies, tacos, salads, or simply as a dip for chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 3 ounces queso fresco
- 1 jalapeño pepper (for milder sauce, remove ribs and seeds)
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 cloves of garlic
- juice of 1 lime
- a pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine olive oil, mayo, queso fresco, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Blend until the sauce reaches a smooth texture with a slight amount of texture remaining for added depth.
- Serve: Use the sauce as a flavorful accompaniment for grilled meats, vegetables, tacos, salads, or as a delicious dip for chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
