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5 from 4 votes

Mexican Cilantro Sauce

This Mexican Cilantro Sauce is the perfect way to add a little gourmet deliciousness to any Mexican entry! This vibrant fresh sauce is also fabulous drizzled on chili, eggs, soup and makes a great dipping sauce for wraps, sandwiches, tortilla chips...
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiments, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 22kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch cilantro 4-4½ ounces (stems and leaves)
  • 1 medium-size jalapeno around 1 ounce, seeds removed and reserved
  • 2 medium green onions scallions, roots removed, cut into 4 pieces each
  • ⅓ cup neutral-flavored oil ie. - canola, sunflower, safflower, avocado, grape -seed or vegetable
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 medium clove fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt maybe more
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Roughly chop the cilantro into approximately 2-3-inch lengths.
  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until nice and smooth. Taste and a bit more salt, if needed.
  • Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days in an airtight container. This sauce can also be frozen for 1-2 months in an airtight container. Thaw and shake well before using.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
Recipe makes about a cup of sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg