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Cilantro and Green Chili Dressing
Cilantro and Green Chili Dressing is made with mild green chilis, rinsed cilantro, and garlic.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American · Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
Get to know the ingredients
rinsed cilantro (leaves and stems)
In the method: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend together to fully combined.
garlic (peeled )
In the method: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend together to fully combined.
balsamic vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
In the method: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend together to fully combined.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup rinsed cilantro (leaves and stems)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cloves garlic (peeled )Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)Ingredient note
Source: juice of 1 lemonIngredient note
Source: 1 can diced mild green chilis (4-ounce can)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon of sea saltIngredient note
Source seasoning: Pepper (to taste)
How to make it
0 of 1 steps completeMake room for Cilantro and Green Chili Dressing
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The last little job
Finish as directed
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend together to fully combined.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the blender and food processor. Start with this step: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend together to fully combined.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
What happens at the end?
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend together to fully combined.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Wash cilantro : Since both the stems and leaves are used, make sure you thoroughly wash both and clean the stems with a damp paper towel to get rid of clinging dirt. Drain/dry cilantro : After washing the cilantro, drain it completely so your dressing does not become watery. Thin dressing with oil : If you want to thin out the dressing, gradually add olive oil until you get the consistency you like. Chop ingredients first : Unless you are using a high-powered blender or food processor , cut the garlic, cilantro, and chilies into smaller pieces to make it easier to blend them together. Make a smaller batch : When making a smaller batch of dressing, I recommend using a blender instead of a food processor because the dressing may not combine well in a food processor .
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: plantbasedonabudget.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.