Vegan Aja Verde
Brighten up your meals with this silky, flavor-packed Vegan Aja Verde, a plant-based twist on the classic Peruvian green sauce! Bursting with fresh cilantro, parsley, and the subtle heat of aji amarillo paste, this vibrant sauce delivers a rich, creamy texture thanks to nutrient-dense avocado and soaked cashews. Enhanced with zesty lime juice, earthy nutritional yeast, and a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, it's a versatile condiment perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or tacos. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is not only vegan and gluten-free but also a must-have for adding bold, herbaceous flavor to your favorite dishes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon Aji amarillo paste
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Avocado
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Cashew nuts
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, parsley leaves, and drained cashew nuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 3
Add the aji amarillo paste, lime juice, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and avocado to the food processor.
Step 4
Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
Step 5
With the processor running, gradually pour in the olive oil and then the water, blending until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Step 7
Transfer the Aja Verde to a serving dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1312.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2885.7 |
| Total Fat 294.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3071.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.0g | |
| Protein 31.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 667.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3868.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories