Lighter Peruvian Green Salsa (Aji Verde)
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Lighter Peruvian Green Salsa (Aji Verde)
Ingredients to make 6 servings
~2 tablespoons/serving
- 3 jalapeños, seeds removed and roughly chopped
- 3 habanero peppers, seeds removed and chopped (highly recommend using gloves)
- SUBS: 2 aji amarillo (yellow chiles) OR 2 tablespoons pasta de aji amarillo (yellow chili paste)
- 1 cup of cilantro (with stem), blended
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise (reduced fat)
- 4 tablespoons 2% Greek yogurt
- juice from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (or more if needed)
- sea salt to taste
- fresh cracker pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Steps
Step 1
Place all the ingredients – except the oil – in a powerful blender or food processor and blend, slowly add the olive oil as it blends to help it result in a smoother, silkier sauce. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Step 2
Store in the fridge for up to 9 days.
Step 3
Enjoy on freshly grilled vegetables, roasted chicken or even as a party dip with fresh veggies like celery and mini bell peppers!
Lighter Peruvian Green Salsa (Aji Verde)
~2 tablespoons/serving
- 3 jalapeños, seeds removed and roughly chopped
- 3 habanero peppers, seeds removed and chopped (highly recommend using gloves)
- SUBS: 2 aji amarillo (yellow chiles) OR 2 tablespoons pasta de aji amarillo (yellow chili paste)
- 1 cup of cilantro (with stem), blended
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise (reduced fat)
- 4 tablespoons 2% Greek yogurt
- juice from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar (or more if needed)
- sea salt to taste
- fresh cracker pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
-
Place all the ingredients – except the oil – in a powerful blender or food processor and blend, slowly add the olive oil as it blends to help it result in a smoother, silkier sauce. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
-
Store in the fridge for up to 9 days.
-
Enjoy on freshly grilled vegetables, roasted chicken or even as a party dip with fresh veggies like celery and mini bell peppers!
Nutrition per serving
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