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Creamy green sauce with avocado, herbs, lime, and pistachios in a bowl

Green Sauce with Avocado and Herbs with Pistachios

Green sauce is a creamy, fresh blend with avocado, herbs, lime, and pistachios that creates a smooth, flavorful condiment. It is a quick, versatile recipe perfect when you want a bright sauce with a rich texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 makes about cups (8 servings) - serving size 1/4 cup
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 199
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup packed parsley and cilantro leaves (combined)
  • 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • juice of one lime (or two)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add all ingredients except the pistachios to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is combined.
  2. Add the pistachios and continue pulsing until the sauce reaches a mostly smooth texture, adjusting based on the preferred consistency.
  3. Serve as a dip, spread, or sauce, or add additional water or oil to thin the mixture for a dressing or marinade consistency.

Notes

Pulse the pistachios to the texture you prefer, from slightly textured to mostly smooth.