Description
A vibrant and creamy green sauce made in just five minutes, perfect for drizzling over vegetables, pasta, or as a dip
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1 cup fresh parsley, packed
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 small avocado
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup almonds, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure your blender or food processor is clean and ready.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, avocado, olive oil, almonds, salt, and a splash of water into the blender.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Have a serving bowl ready to transfer the sauce once blended.
- Assemble the Dish: Place all ingredients into the blender.
- Cook to Perfection: Blend until creamy, adding water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle over your favorite dishes and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use the freshest herbs possible for the brightest flavor.
- Toast almonds lightly to bring out their nutty aroma.
- Blend just until smooth, leaving a little texture for added interest.
- Adjust the lime juice gradually to balance tanginess with creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green sauce, quick sauce, avocado sauce, herb sauce, easy sauce, cilantro sauce