Dairy-Free Aja Verde
Brighten up your meals with this zesty and irresistibly creamy Dairy-Free Aji Verde! This Peruvian-inspired green sauce swaps traditional dairy ingredients for a wholesome, plant-based twist using dairy-free mayonnaise and nutritional yeast, making it perfect for vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. Packed with vibrant flavors from fresh cilantro, fiery jalapeños, and tangy lime juice, this versatile sauce comes together in just 10 minutes with a blender or food processor. Whether drizzled over roasted vegetables, used as a dipping sauce for crispy fries, or slathered onto wraps and sandwiches, this dairy-free delight offers a bold, herbaceous kick and a velvety texture that's sure to elevate any dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 large jalapeño peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 quarter cup olive oil
- 0.5 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing the cilantro leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
Step 2
Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and ribs. If you prefer more heat, leave some or all of the seeds in.
Step 3
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside with the prepared peppers.
Step 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves.
Step 5
Add the lime juice, olive oil, dairy-free mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, rice vinegar, salt, black pepper, and water to the blender.
Step 6
Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. This may take about 1-2 minutes.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may add more salt or lime juice to suit your preference.
Step 8
Pour the aji verde into a serving bowl or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Step 9
Serve the Dairy-Free Aji Verde as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (580.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1394.4 |
| Total Fat 145.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1956.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.7g | |
| Protein 9.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 135.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 936.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories