This Aji Verde Sauce Recipe Is a Must for Summer Barbecues

This aji verde recipe by Hudson Valley BBQ Co. is light and flavorful, making it ideal for switching up your standard barbecue.

Recipe by Hudson Valley BBQ Co.

A beautiful sauce to brush on grilled vegetables, chicken, and fish. Add jalapeño or serrano peppers for a little spice. You can also marinate meat in this, minus the cheese. —Snooks

Aji Verde Sauce

A beautiful sauce to brush on grilled vegetables, chicken, and fish. Add jalapeño or serrano peppers for a little spice. You can also marinate meat in this, minus the cheese. —Snooks

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • â…“ cup queso blanco or Parmesan

  • 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, deseeded and roughly chopped, optional

Directions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, about 1–2 minutes. Yields about 1 ½ cups. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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