Vegan Cilantro Sauce
Elevate your plant-based creations with this vibrant and creamy vegan cilantro sauce—a zesty blend of fresh cilantro leaves, tangy lime juice, and bold jalapeño pepper, perfectly balanced with the richness of olive oil and almond milk. Enhanced with nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami twist and a touch of agave for subtle sweetness, this versatile sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, no cooking required. Its smooth, dairy-free texture makes it an ideal topping for tacos, grain bowls, roasted veggies, or as a flavorful dip. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this cilantro sauce is the perfect addition to brighten up any meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
Directions
Step 1
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and set aside.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves, lime juice, almond milk, and olive oil.
Step 3
Add the garlic cloves and the chopped jalapeño pepper to the blender.
Step 4
Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and agave syrup.
Step 5
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as necessary to ensure even consistency.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if desired for extra flavor.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve the vegan cilantro sauce drizzled over your favorite dishes or as a delightful dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (862.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 444.0 |
| Total Fat 36.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1451.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.4g | |
| Protein 16.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 659.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1606.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories