Recipes · Peruvian · Sauces, Dressings, and Marinades
Ají Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
One serving has 190 kcal and 3 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin K (76%) and vitamin C (38%). Ready in 10 minutes.
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- Preparation: 10 min
- Makes: 1 serving (68.3 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low carb
- Contains: dairy, egg, mustard
Ingredients
- 20 g Jalapeño peppers, raw
- 10 g Cilantro, fresh
- 3 g Garlic, raw
- 10 g Queso fresco
- 15 g Mayonnaise
- 5 g Lime juice
- 5 g Vegetable oil
- 0.3 g Salt
Method
- Combine the jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, queso fresco, mayonnaise, lime juice, oil and salt in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and bright green, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Taste and adjust the salt and lime juice.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve alongside grilled chicken or potatoes.
- Makes about one small bowl (one portion); multiply by 4-6 for a larger batch to keep refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 190 kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | |
| Water | 42.3 mL | |
| Fiber | 0.92 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | |
| Threonine | 0.01 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.02 g | |
| Leucine | 0.02 g | |
| Lysine | 0.02 g | |
| Methionine | 0.01 g | |
| Cystine | 0.01 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.01 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.01 g | |
| Valine | 0.02 g | |
| Histidine | 0.01 g | |
| Fat | 18.8 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 4.3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 9.7 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 8.5 g | |
| Saturated | 3.8 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0.15 g | |
| Cholesterol | 13.2 mg | |
| Calcium | 73.1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9.3 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 56.9 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 136 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 292 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 13.6 µg | 3% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline | 10.1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 69.4 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 28.9 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 12.1 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 68.5 µg | 76% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.1 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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