Go-to Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce
Bright, tangy, and absolutely smooth, this southwest-inspired sauce is healthier, more delicious, and bursting with whole-food flavor! It has fresh greens blended right in (smart, right?!), a lighter, creamy base, a touch of natural sweetness, and a blend of spices. If you’re looking for a vibrant condiment to elevate your everyday meals without weighing you down, you are in the right place. Save this recipe and drizzle it on everything!
Ingredients
Avocado oil mayo
Plain Greek yogurt
Green taco sauce (Smash Kitchen Mild Green or La Victoria Mild Green Taco Sauce work best)
Fresh spinach
Jalapeño
Fresh cilantro
Fresh lime juice
Agave syrup (or substitute honey)
Ground cumin
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
How to Make this Cilantro Jalapeño Sauce
Step #1 - Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender.
Step #2 - Blend until completely smooth with no remaining chunks or cilantro stems.
Step #3 - Pour into a 16-ounce squeeze bottle and serve over burritos, tacos, bowls, and more!
How to Use Your Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce
I put this on salads, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, swirl it into chicken noodle soup, use it as a dip for paninis and scrambled egg whites, and drizzle it generously over baked potatoes and roasted veggies. It has such a warm, tangy flavor that instantly balances out whatever you pair, dip, or swirl it with. I love this sauce, and everyone I’ve shared it with does too—I hope you enjoy it!
Nutrition & Recipe Health Benefits
Nutrient-Dense Greens: Packed with fresh spinach, delivering a boost of iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, which support immune health and glowing skin.
Heart-Healthy Fats: Uses avocado oil mayo as a wholesome base, providing monounsaturated fats that are great for cardiovascular health.
Higher Protein: Blended with plain Greek yogurt to naturally boost protein content while keeping the texture ultra-creamy.
Antioxidant-Rich Herbs: Cilantro and jalapeño bring powerful antioxidants and vitamin C to the table, helping to fight inflammation and support overall wellness.
Helpful Recipe Notes
Adjusting the Heat: Taste the sauce after blending. If you want more spice, add a bit more jalapeño; if it's too hot, stir in a little extra Greek yogurt.
Consistency is Key: Make sure to blend until completely smooth so it dispenses easily from your squeeze bottle.
Natural Sweetness: Stick with liquid sweeteners like agave or honey to keep the moisture ratio on point for the best texture.
Storage: This sauce keeps fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week—making it a meal-prep staple you'll always want on hand!
What is your favorite meal to put a creamy green sauce on? Let me know in the comments below, and tag your creations from Flour & Pots!
- 3/4 cup avocado oil mayo
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup green taco sauce (Smash Kitchen Mild Green or La Victoria Mild Green Taco Sauce work best)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 jalapeño, deseeded
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or substitute honey)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 180g avocado oil mayo
- 60g plain Greek yogurt
- 60ml green taco sauce
- 30g fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 jalapeño, deseeded (~15g)
- 15g fresh cilantro
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml agave syrup (or substitute honey)
- 2.1g ground cumin
- 4.5g salt
- 1.4g black pepper
- 1.4g garlic powder
- Blend the Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and process until completely smooth, ensuring no chunks or cilantro stems remain.
- Bottle and Serve: Pour into a 16-ounce squeeze bottle and serve over your favorite burritos, tacos, bowls, and more!
- Adjusting the Heat: Taste the sauce after blending. If you want more spice, add a bit more jalapeño; if it's too hot, stir in a little extra Greek yogurt.
- Consistency is Key: Make sure to blend until completely smooth so it dispenses easily from your squeeze bottle.
- Natural Sweetness: Stick with liquid sweeteners like agave or honey to keep the moisture ratio on point for the best texture.
- Storage: This sauce keeps fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week—making it a meal-prep staple you'll always want on hand!
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
| Calories | ~110 | 6% |
| Protein | ~1g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | ~3g | 1% |
| Fat | ~11g | 14% |
| Fiber | ~0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | ~2g | — |
| Sodium | ~240mg | 10% |
