Jalapeño Sauce “That Green Sauce”

Ingredients:

• 6 Jalapeños
• 1/2 Onion
• 4 Cloves of Garlic (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
• 3 Sprigs of Cilantro
• 2 Teaspoons Salt
• 1/4 Cup Avocado Oil
• Juice from 1 Lime
• 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Directions:

1. For a Mild Sauce:
   • Remove the stems from the jalapeños. Cut them in half and remove the seeds and white flesh.
   • Chop the onion into smaller pieces.
   • Place the jalapeños and onion in a 2-quart saucepan.
   • Add enough water to cover all the ingredients.
   • Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the jalapeños are soft but not mushy.
   • While boiling, combine the rest of the ingredients in a separate container and stir together.
   • Strain the water from the jalapeños and onion.
2. For a Hot Sauce:
   • Remove the stems from the jalapeños.
   • Add the jalapeños and onion to the container with the rest of the ingredients.
   • Use an immersion blender to blend all the ingredients until smooth.

Makes 4 servings:

• Total carbs per serving: 5.625g
• Net carbs per serving: 4.875g
• Calories per serving: 136.5 calories