Peruvian Green Sauce

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Weight Watchers Peruvian Green Sauce is a vibrant green condiment that is commonly served in Peruvian restaurants. Another name for this sauce is Aji Verde. Aji refers to chili pepper, and verde means green. We can prepare this yummy sauce with fresh cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and Greek yogurt. This sauce is a fantastic method to boost your protein and antioxidant usage. We can utilize this sauce for grilled meats or veggies. The exceptional feature of this sauce is its distinct and refreshing flavor. This Weight Watchers Peruvian Green Sauce is a good option for people who prefer a little spice in their food because you can customize the amount of spice to your desire. You may feel good and light after consuming this sauce because of its low-calorie content and fresh ingredients.

Let’s prepare the dip with the directions (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Course: Dips and sauces
  • Cuisine: Latin
  • Diet: Low-carb, Weight Watchers, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
  • Total Time: Ten minutes
  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: Five mins

EQUIPMENT

  • Nonstick pan
  • One plate
  • Food blender
  • Airtight mason jar

INGREDIENTS

  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • One-fourth cup of chopped red onion
  • Light Hellman’s mayonnaise 1/2 cup
  • White vinegar 2 tbsp
  • 4 tsp of yellow mustard
  • Kosher salt 1/2 tsp
  • Freshly crushed black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Roughly chopped jalapenos 3, approx. 1 cup
  • 2 oz. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, about 2 cups
  • Medium-sized crushed garlic cloves 3

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add one teaspoon of oil to a normal nonstick pan.
  2. Next, add chopped red onions to the warm pan.
  3. Cook them for four to five mins or until the onion color changes.
  4. After that, shift the cooked onion to a plate.
  5. Put aside the plate until the onions are lightly cool.
  6. Next, add black pepper, salt, yellow mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, and one teaspoon of oil to a food blender.
  7. Then, blend all items for sixty to ninety seconds.
  8. After that, add chopped garlic, cilantro leaves, and chopped jalapeno to the blender.
  9. Again, blend the items on high speed until the green sauce is silky.
  10. The tasty Weight Watchers Peruvian Green Sauce is ready.
  11. Pour the green sauce into a covered container.
  12. We can also serve the sauce and enjoy it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair the green sauce with grilled chicken breast and shrimp skewers.
  • Enjoy it with lean ground turkey warps or grilled flank steak.
  • Cauliflower steaks or sweet potato fries go well with this sauce.
  • Accompany the sauce with WW-friendly tacos, hard-boiled eggs, or baked yuca fries.
  • Fish ceviche or Peruvian-style potato salad works well with this sauce.

TIPS

  • Add zero-point flavor boosters such as garlic, lime juice, and cilantro to the dip.
  • You can control the chili quantity based on your taste.
  • Utilize fresh cilantro for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Blend the green sauce until combined to maintain the sauce’s texture.
  • Try this green sauce with different types of peppers.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We can store the green sauce in a covered dish and refrigerate it for 3 to 5 days.

Freezer:

  • You can’t preserve this sauce in the freezer. The creamy texture, especially from mayonnaise or yogurt can change when thawed.

FAQs

How hot is the green sauce?

  • The level of heat can vary from mild to intense depending on the kind, quantity, and amount of the seeds and membranes of the chili peppers.

Can I add avocado for creaminess in a WW version?

  • Avocado adds healthful fats and creaminess.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size one tbsp of green sauce
Total servings 27
Total Calories 22 kcal
Dietary Fiber 0.5g
Carbohydrates 1 g
Protein 0.5 g
Total Fat 2 g
Sugar 0.5 g
Sodium 64 mg

Each serving of the green sauce has one (1) Weight Watchers point.