Aji Verde
Aji Verde
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cilantro, fresh
- 1/2 cup basil, fresh
- 1/4 cup mint, fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley, fresh
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- 1
To a blender, add the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the fresh cilantro, basil, mint, and parsley to the blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the jalapeños (with seeds removed), aji amarillo paste, lime zest, and lime juice to the blender.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Place the lid on the blender and begin blending the ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce is smooth and bright green.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Pour the finished Aji Verde sauce into a squeeze bottle for easy serving. This sauce is versatile and pairs well with fried chicken, pizza, rice, and beans.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Aji Verde
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cilantro, fresh
- 1/2 cup basil, fresh
- 1/4 cup mint, fresh
- 1/4 cup parsley, fresh
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- 1
To a blender, add the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the fresh cilantro, basil, mint, and parsley to the blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the jalapeños (with seeds removed), aji amarillo paste, lime zest, and lime juice to the blender.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Place the lid on the blender and begin blending the ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce is smooth and bright green.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Pour the finished Aji Verde sauce into a squeeze bottle for easy serving. This sauce is versatile and pairs well with fried chicken, pizza, rice, and beans.
⏱️ 2 min