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A glass bowl filled with creamy green cilantro sauce, garnished with two cilantro leaves on top.
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Creamy Cilantro Sauce

This cilantro sauce recipe brings a creamy, zesty kick to any dish, making it the perfect topping, dip, or dressing for your favorite meals!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch fresh cilantro about 1 packed cup, stems and leaves
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews or sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 small serrano or jalapeño chile
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt; dairy or vegan
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or honey if not vegan
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons cold water to thin as needed
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Instructions

  • Add the cilantro, cashews or seeds, garlic, chile, lime juice, vinegar, sour cream, olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
    Sunflower seeds, cilantro, a jalapeño, ground spices, salt, and a white creamy ingredient are in a blender pitcher, ready to be blended into a fresh cilantro sauce.
  • Blend until smooth, adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of water gradually to reach your desired consistency. Scrape down the sides and blend again until creamy and pourable.
    Top-down view of a vibrant green smoothie mixture, reminiscent of cilantro sauce, inside a blender with blades visible at the center.
  • Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 5 days. It may thicken in the refrigerator - just stir in a splash of water before serving if needed.
    A glass bowl filled with creamy green cilantro sauce, topped with a sprig of cilantro, sits on a wooden surface with fresh cilantro leaves nearby.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage
You can also freeze it for longer storage. Store the sauce in ice cube trays for individual portions or in a tightly sealed container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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