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Cilantro Mint Sauce in a white bowl.
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Cilantro Mint Sauce

A fresh and simple Cilantro Mint Sauce recipe that is great for appetizers, grilled meats, or vegetables! And it's ready in minutes.
Course Pantry
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories 12kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, add garlic and ginger and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro, mint, jalapeño, lime juice, water, and sugar and pureé until smooth.
  • Season to taste with salt (I like 1/2 teaspoon). Adjust consistency with additional water if desired.

Notes

  1. Ginger: To peel the ginger easily, rub the brown skin with the tip of a spoon. Or, substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger paste (such as from Gourmet Garden).
  2. Jalapeños: The seeds and membrane hold the spiciest part of a jalapeño (although overall spiciness varies from pepper to pepper). For a less spicy sauce, omit the seeds and white inner membrane.
  3. Yield: This recipe makes 3/4 cup sauce (12 tablespoons total).
  4. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  5. Freezer: The sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg