Must-Try PERUVIAN GREEN SAUCE Aji Verde: Easy, Gluten-Free, & Dairy-Free!

Peruvian green sauce, also known as Aji Verde, is a zesty, vibrant, creamy blend of fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and fiery jalapeños.😍 So addictive that you'll stop politely spooning the sauce over each bite and just get right to dunking (so I've heard 🤭).

Peruvian Green Sauce often contains cheese and sour cream or Greek yogurt, but I made some tasty substitutions with avocado, mayo, and nutritional yeast to keep it dairy-free and still keto.🙃 I also traded half of the usual jalapeno with a big ol' dollop of aji Amarillo paste to give the flavor more depth (and heat)... and because I was too lazy to seed another jalapeno. 🤣

Lime juice adds a tangy brightness, cutting through the richness and enhancing the overall flavor profile. Garlic and a touch of salt round out the sauce, making it a well-balanced accompaniment.

Aji Verde is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, using as a dip for roasted vegetables, or even slathering on sandwiches. Its unique combination of creamy, spicy, and tangy elements makes it a versatile and irresistible addition to a variety of dishes.

Must-Try PERUVIAN GREEN SAUCE: Easy, Gluten-Free, & Dairy-Free

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup chopped fresh Cilantro

• 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and chopped

• 1 ripe Avocado peeled and seeded

• Juice from 1 lime

• 2 Garlic cloves, peeled

• 1/4 cup of Water

• 2 T of Avocado Oil

• 2 T of Mayonnaise

• 2 tsp of Nutritional Yeast

• 1/2 tsp of Salt

• 1 T Aji Amarillo paste (more to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

✔️ Toss all ingredients in a blender, food processor, or immersion blender container and process until they are nicely blended and smooth.

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