# Cilantro Lime Sauce

This recipe shows how to make a creamy cilantro lime sauce that is oil-free, using cashews instead of oil to achieve the desired creaminess.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 handful raw cashews
- 2 cups fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 2 limes
- 3 limes
- 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, roasted
- 1 jalapeno, charred
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp water

## Instructions

1. Roast 2 garlic cloves.
2. Char 1 jalapeño on an open flame.
3. Add soaked cashews to a blender.
4. Add 2 cups of fresh cilantro.
5. Add the roasted garlic cloves.
6. Add the charred jalapeño.
7. Zest and juice 1 whole lime and add to the blender.
8. Juice 2-3 limes and add them to the blender.
9. Add the juice of 1 lemon.
10. Add a little bit of water to help it blend.
11. Add salt and pepper.
12. Blend until smooth.
13. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime or water if necessary.
14. Pour the sauce into a container and refrigerate.

## Equipment

- air fryer or toaster oven
- open flame
- blender

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFI_ZEaS-qL/?igsh=MXh3ZHJoZWgwa2FncA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3eec39a0-ab58-4d5a-a37e-0af2db41710a
- Extracted: 2025-04-30

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