Peruvian Aji-Style Sauce

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I got this Peruvian ají sauce from a restaurant in California about 10 years ago. It's been a staple in my refrigerator ever since. This recipe is excellent with rotisserie chicken.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, stem-end trimmed and discarded

  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed

  • 5 green onions

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded

  • 1 clove garlic

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place romaine lettuce, cilantro, green onions, mayonnaise, jalapeño peppers, garlic, salt, and black pepper into a blender; blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Tips

You use olive oil instead of mayo if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50 Calories
5g Fat
2g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 126mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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