Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Sauce

Cuisine Peruvian

Equipment

1 Food Processor

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
1 jalapeño seeds removed
Juice from 1 lime
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cilantro packed
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Serve generously with chicken, or anything you like.

Notes

We love serving it with roasted or grilled chicken, but I’ll let you in on a little secret—it’s just as delicious drizzled over grilled vegetables, stirred into rice, or even used as a dipping sauce for warm pita or chips.

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