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Published July 2, 2015. By Alyssa Brantley 40 Comments

Turmeric Cilantro Magic Sauce

  • 30 minmeal
  • Low carb
  • Nut free
  • Paleo
  • Vegan
  • Whole 30
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Turmeric Cilantro Magic Sauce from www.EverydayMaven.com

I seriously struggled with what to call this Turmeric Cilantro Magic Sauce. It’s not quite a chimichurri, way too far away from a pesto, and a bit different than what I would consider a green sauce. 

Turmeric Cilantro Magic Sauce from www.EverydayMaven.com

What it is though, is good. On everything. No joke.

Broken record alert. I say this all the time but I am always looking for ways that we can eat more turmeric. I am in the cilantro fan club and since we are growing quite a bush of it at our garden, it became obvious to me that I need to work on some kind of quick summer sauce combining the two.

So far, we have eaten it on eggs, chicken, London broil, as a spread on a sandwich and of course, on fish. That is, right behind on eggs, my current favorite way to consume this sauce. If you can get your hands on some fresh wild Alaskan salmon or cod, this is a must!!!

This takes minutes to whip up (hello food processor or blender) and will add so much flavor to your summer meals.

Turmeric Cilantro Magic Sauce from www.EverydayMaven.com

NOTES:

  • You can substitute another fresh herb like basil, flat-leaf parsley or Thai basil if you are not into cilantro.
  • I like to keep this in the fridge and use it up within 3 to 4 days.

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Turmeric Cilantro Magic Sauce
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 min
Total Time: 6 mins
 

This turmeric sauce is loaded with cilantro, garlic, lemon, and spices. An incredible addition to any dish. Use on meats, veggies, grains, and more!

Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade condiments, turmeric sauce, vegan turmeric recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
4.75 from 4 votes
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 medium cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 1/2 ounces fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 large lemon juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 10 to 12 turns freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat a small pan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and then turmeric. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until turmeric is fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool before proceeding.
  2. Add garlic and cilantro leaves to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade (or a high-powered blender) and process until finely chopped.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and cooled turmeric oil. Pulse until well combined. You may need to scrape down the sides a couple of times to make sure all of the ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar and Enjoy!
NOTES:

Recipe Makes approximately 1 Cup OR 8 Servings

Nutrition Facts
Turmeric Cilantro Magic Sauce
Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
Calories 126 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 78mg3%
Potassium 66mg2%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Vitamin A 615IU12%
Vitamin C 6.4mg8%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Marinades + Spice Mixes, Nut Free, Paleo, Primal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30

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Comments

  1. Amazing idea says

    July 12, 2018 at 5:57 am

    Sounds fantastic! I’m continually searching for better approaches to incorporate turmeric in my eating regimen.

    Reply
  2. Megan says

    March 20, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Absolutely loved this. I featured it in my meal plan this week – check it out! https://www.mictomacro.com/blog/2018/2/26/weekly-meal-plan-turmeric-detox

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      April 25, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  3. Carrick says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:47 am

    Going to try this soonest.

    Reply
  4. Kira says

    May 29, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    OMG I’m going to try this for my husband this weekend. Thanks a bunch!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 1, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      Hope you both love it!

      Reply
  5. Pat Butkus says

    May 29, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Do you use fresh tumeric or powdered tumeric?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 1, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      You could use either Pat!

      Reply
  6. Masha Winget says

    November 14, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    Your turmeric sauce is ready to be served as an accompaniment to protein.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 16, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Awesome! Hope you loved it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Rich Rudy says

    February 8, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    I tried this tonight on pan seared salmon…soooo good! I can’t wait to try the leftover magic sauce on eggs and boneless skinless chicken breast tomorrow. I was slightly concerned that the fresh cilantro was going to be expensive like some of the other fresh herbs, but a .99 cents sprig of cilantro got me the entire 2.5 ounces of cilantro leaves that I needed for the recipe. Well worth trying. I’m so glad to have found this website!

    Reply
  8. Alice says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    I cannot wait to try this! How long do you think this would last in the fridge? Do you think it would freeze okay?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 17, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      I haven’t tried freezing it Alice but I think it would freeze just fine for at least a month – I would recommend freezing in an ice cube tray and popping them into a freezer bag for quick use 🙂

      Reply
      • Alice says

        August 17, 2015 at 6:25 pm

        Awesome! I will give it a try! Thanks!

        Reply
  9. Mary says

    August 12, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I bought fresh organic cilantro from the CSA I belong to. I received so much I looked for recipes that use a lot of cilantro and that’s how I found this recipe. The recipe calls for 2 oz of cilantro. Converted this is only 1/4 cup. I also am not sure I heated the Turmeric long enough. I heated it for about 2.5 minutes and got the aroma. The sauce turned out very loose. So, I decided to put more cilantro in to the thickness that I like. I have yet to try it with something but the pepper seems to be overpowering and I don’t taste much of the cilantro. I’m wondering if I did something wrong with the amount of ingredients. I’m still really excited to try this with dinner tomorrow night.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 15, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Hi Mary – the recipe calls for 2.5 ounces of cilantro leaves only – any chance you used stems? That is the only thing I can think of that would make it really loose. How did it work out after you added more cilantro?

      Reply
      • Mary says

        August 29, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        I loved the sauce. It turned out really well and was yummy to dip veggies in, use in a salad as dressing, etc. I probably did put stems in … but loved every bit of it.

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          September 2, 2015 at 11:16 am

          Thanks for the feedback Mary and I’m so glad you loved it!

          Reply
      • Jean P says

        September 11, 2016 at 4:30 pm

        If I understood you correctly you used 1/4 cup, not 2-1/2’oz by weight? That would make a huge difference!

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          September 12, 2016 at 4:18 pm

          Hi Jean! Actually I used 2 1/2 ounces. If you want a more mild flavor of cilantro, start with half and add to taste!

          Reply
  10. Brandi says

    July 8, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Made this tonight to have on my tilapia. Fantastic! Used lime instead of lemon because that’s what I had on hand. Ended up with it on my fish and my noodles. Thank you!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 8, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      Love the idea of swapping lime for lemon Brandi – so glad you liked it and thanks for taking the time to let me know!

      Reply
  11. Sylvie says

    July 8, 2015 at 2:21 am

    Sounds excellent! I’m always looking for new ways to include turmeric in my diet.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 8, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks Sylvie!

      Reply
  12. Amanda Taylor says

    July 5, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    mmm I like it! That looks delicious! I cant wait to try that out! thank you

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:10 am

      Hope you love it Amanda!

      Reply
  13. Joanne H Bruno says

    July 5, 2015 at 5:27 am

    I am a big proponent of eating turmeric to cure all the things, so I’m pretty sure I need to keep this sauce on hand at all times!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:10 am

      Me too Joanne! It is unbelievable on eggs 🙂

      Reply
  14. Rosemary says

    July 4, 2015 at 1:38 am

    This is a great sauce Alyssa. And I totally agree with getting more turmeric in.
    I actually saw a recipe the other day that used fresh turmeric and mango in a smoothie.
    Keep up the great posts!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 6, 2015 at 10:09 am

      Wow Rosemary, that sounds so interesting! Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  15. Wendy Hay says

    July 2, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    This looks seriously good!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 2, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks Wendy! I am a little bit obsessed with it right now 🙂

      Reply
  16. Rebecca says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:53 am

    This looks delicious! How did you cook the salmon?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 2, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Rebecca – simple in a saute pan with salt, pepper and a bit of oil!

      Reply
  17. Barbara Bhatti says

    July 2, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Must try this one for sure
    thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 2, 2015 at 11:02 am

      Enjoy Barbara – hope you love it!

      Reply
  18. John Dugan says

    July 2, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Considering the ingredients, I would definitely call this “green chutney”.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      July 2, 2015 at 9:20 am

      Love that – Green Chutney is a good name John!

      Reply
      • Lola says

        July 3, 2015 at 4:31 am

        Or Tumeric Cilantro Chutney? Cannot wait to try this!

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          July 3, 2015 at 8:49 pm

          Good name Lola! Hope you like it 🙂

          Reply

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