Sugar-Free Aja Verde

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and creamy Sugar-Free Aja Verde, a health-conscious twist on the classic Latin-inspired green sauce. Packed with the bold, herbaceous flavors of fresh cilantro, parsley, and green bell pepper, this sauce gets its luscious texture from ripe avocado and its zesty kick from lime and jalapeño. Free from added sugar and powered by heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, it’s the perfect guilt-free addition to your favorite dishes. Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a topping for grilled meats, a salad dressing, or even a dip. With its smooth consistency and bold flavors, this sugar-free Aja Verde proves you don’t need sugar to make something irresistibly delicious. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts and those looking to add a fresh, flavorful punch to their meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 large avocado
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, deseeded
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 large lime, juiced
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup water (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing all your ingredients. Thoroughly wash the cilantro, parsley, and the green bell pepper. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and parsley leaves. Remove the stem, seeds, and membrane from the green bell pepper, then chop it into smaller pieces.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender.

Step 4

Deseed the jalapeño pepper and add it, along with the garlic cloves, to the blender.

Step 5

Add the chopped cilantro, parsley, and green bell pepper to the blender.

Step 6

Squeeze the juice from the lime and pour it into the blender with the other ingredients.

Step 7

Add the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the blender.

Step 8

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pause to scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure a uniform mix.

Step 9

If the sauce seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if necessary.

Step 11

Transfer the Aja Verde to a serving bowl or jar. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy drizzled over your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1401.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2431.0

Total Fat 261.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2579.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 17.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 649.9mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 3934.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.7%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 7.6%