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Black-handled shallow bowl of Creamy Cilantro, Jalapeño, and Garlic Green Sauce with a small wooden spoon on a blue surface with a basket of tostones off to the side.

Creamy Cilantro, Jalapeño, and Garlic Green Sauce

This creamy jalapeño cilantro sauce is so delicious, you'll want to put it on everything. Whether to add some zip to tacos, as a spread to sandwiches, or as a dip for tostones, it's one sauce to keep on-hand in the fridge.
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Course: Condiments and Sauces
Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Latin American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 8 (Makes 1 cup)
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Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • dry measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise (I like Duke's)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Stem, halve, and seed the jalapeño.
  • Add the jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, mayonnaise, and lime juice to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.