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Spicy Cilantro and Hemp Seed Sauce

February 25, 2014 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 44 Comments

Spicy Cilantro and Hemp Seed Sauce by @SpicieFoodie | #cilantro #hempseeds #sauce #steaksauce

Have you ever eaten hemp seeds? I recently purchased a small bag of whole hemp seeds and I’m fast becoming a fan. They have a very nicely mild and nutty flavour that works well in so many foods. I’m doing lots of research and will soon have a full article with everything you need to know about these delicious and healthy seeds. Don’t worry you won’t be failing any drug tests! (lol)

In the meantime I wanted to share this delicious sauce recipe that I made to go with a couple of T-bone steaks. It’s super easy to prepare and full of wonderful flavours. I think it would also taste wonderful on grilled chicken, pork or fish as well as a marinade.

Spicy Cilantro and Hemp Seed Sauce by @SpicieFoodie | #cilantro #hempseeds #sauce #steaksauce

4.8 from 4 reviews
Spicy Cilantro and Hemp Seed Sauce
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
This spicy, citrusy and nutty hemp sauce is delicious on steak, chicken, pork or fish!
Author: SpicieFoodie.com & Nancy Lopez-McHugh
Recipe type: Sauce, Condiment, Marinade
Cuisine: International
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 small bunch of cilantro, use everything but the roots
  • 2 tbsp whole hemp seeds
  • 2 small green onion, roots trimmed off and cut into 4 parts
  • 1 green chile pepper (serrano or jalapeño), stem removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tsp sea salt, adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tbsp water
Instructions
  1. In a mortar and pestle or blender crush/pulse the hemp seeds. Place all of the ingredients in the blender and blend into a smooth sauce. If desired make it more watery by adding more lime juice or water or oil. Taste and adjust salt if desired. Place in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before using. This will keep for a few days in the refrigerator, make sure it is covered.
How to use: Spread over grilled steak, pork, chicken or fish. Alternatively the sauce may also be used as a marinade for meats or vegetables.
Notes
You can adjust the heat level by either removing the seeds or using less chile.
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You are going to love the smell of the hemp seeds when they are crushed, they smell a bit like sunflower seeds. The sauce consistency is thick so it works great as a condiment. The taste is spicy, garlic, withy sweet lime undertones and hints of nuttiness. I thought it tasted delicious with the steak. We had a little bit leftover, which I used for dipping some carrots into. I’ll definitely be making this again and thinking up new ways to use it. Enjoy

Spicy Cilantro and Hemp Seed Sauce by @SpicieFoodie | #cilantro #hempseeds #sauce #steaksauce

P.S.
Submissions for this month’s YBR are now open. Come add your recipe here. The roundup will be this Friday the 28th of February.

 
 

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Filed Under: Salsas & Sauces, Vegan/Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    February 25, 2014 at 08:30

    A wonderful sauce and combination. What a great color!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 25, 2014 at 09:45

      Thank you Rosa!

      Reply
  2. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:03

    I haven’t tried hemp seeds but I love cilantro – the color of this sauce is so striking!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 25, 2014 at 11:21

      You should give them a try sometime, Laura. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. yummychunklet says

    February 25, 2014 at 12:22

    Looks very green and delicious!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 25, 2014 at 12:35

      Thank you, I think the colour is part of what makes the sauce so amazing!:)

      Reply
  4. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    February 25, 2014 at 12:31

    What a great sauce and love the intense color. I have snacked on hemp seeds before but never got around to cooking with them. Just may give this sauce a try.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 25, 2014 at 12:36

      Thank you Evelyne! They are so good that I’ve been adding them to so many things. Enjoy:)

      Reply
  5. nipponnin says

    February 25, 2014 at 15:56

    Eye catching green! Great presentation, beautiful post.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 25, 2014 at 18:16

      Thank you!:)

      Reply
  6. Tess @ Tips on Healthy Living says

    February 25, 2014 at 16:50

    Wow, looks delicious! Could this also be used as a chip and/or pita dip?

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 25, 2014 at 18:21

      Hi Tess! I haven’t tried it ad a dip but I do think that it would taste delicious. Enjoy:)

      Reply
  7. Joanne T Ferguson says

    February 25, 2014 at 20:27

    G’day Nancy! I have never cooked or baked with hemp seeds to date!
    Your recipe and photo look GREAT!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 25, 2014 at 22:53

      Hi Joanne! Thank you, you should give them a try sometime.

      Reply
  8. Nandita says

    February 26, 2014 at 00:11

    Oh this looks so good!! Love the vibrant green of the sauce :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:18

      Thank you Nandita!

      Reply
  9. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

    February 26, 2014 at 04:42

    Such a beautiful colour! Bookmarked!

    Reply
  10. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) says

    February 26, 2014 at 04:45

    Gorgeous colour! Bookmarked! (looks so versatile!)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:19

      Thank you Mardi:)

      Reply
  11. Frank @Memorie di Angelina says

    February 26, 2014 at 06:54

    Sounds nice! Too bad it won’t give you a buzz, though… ;=)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 26, 2014 at 10:19

      Lol, well there could be other ingredients added to the sauce if you’d like.;) You’re funny Frank, thanks!

      Reply
  12. annie @ chase that i love says

    February 26, 2014 at 17:40

    I simply adore cilantro! I imagine this would be a great dip or salad dressing too. Pinned

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 26, 2014 at 19:15

      Yes, it would be! Enjoy

      Reply
  13. Sandra says

    February 26, 2014 at 17:40

    Wow Nancy the color is amazing! This sounds so much better than the marinade I tried out yesterday. I’m bookmarking this one.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 26, 2014 at 19:14

      Thank you Sandra, enjoy!

      Reply
  14. mjskit says

    February 26, 2014 at 22:15

    What a creative sauce! It’s been ages since I munched down on hemp seeds and I can’t remember how they tasted. This sauce looks awesome on that steak. In fact that steak look incredible!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 27, 2014 at 20:16

      Thank you MJ, I hope you get to munch on hemp seeds again soon.;)

      Reply
  15. Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    February 27, 2014 at 03:37

    Yes I love the nutty flavor hemp seeds give dishes not to mention the added protein benefit.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 27, 2014 at 20:23

      See there’s no reason not to be using hemp seeds. Thanks Sylvie!:)

      Reply
  16. Trisha says

    February 27, 2014 at 05:46

    wow. super amazing colour. Looks great with the meat -its making me want a steak! x

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 27, 2014 at 20:16

      Thank you Trisha!

      Reply
  17. Hotly Spiced says

    February 27, 2014 at 18:29

    That’s such a pretty sauce – so vibrantly green. I love the image of it streaked across the T-bone steak. I can see many uses for this sauce xx

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      February 27, 2014 at 20:17

      Thank you, enjoy!:)

      Reply
  18. RavieNomNoms says

    February 28, 2014 at 10:40

    This looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 14, 2014 at 13:00

      Thank you Raven!

      Reply
  19. Ramona says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:30

    I have never tried hemp seeds… but I looks like something I need to look into. :) Love the color of the sauce. :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 14, 2014 at 13:01

      You should, Ramona. Thanks!

      Reply
  20. Victoria of Flavors of the Sun says

    February 28, 2014 at 14:20

    I am such a fan of condiments to punch up flavors–and this looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 14, 2014 at 13:01

      I think you’ll love this sauce, Victoria. It is so full of flavour.

      Reply
  21. rika@vm says

    March 9, 2014 at 10:10

    Your beautiful green spicy sauce reminds me of one of the condiments used in Lima, Peru – it had mostly cilantro and really spicy though. I’ve had hemp seeds, but I guess that provides the sauce some texture, right? I want to try this on my rice and stir-fry! Yummmmm!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 14, 2014 at 13:02

      I thanks that’s chimichurri sauce? Yes, the hemp does give it a bit of a crunchy texture. Enjoy I’m sure it will take delish on rice.

      Reply
  22. Sana Hemp Juice health says

    July 30, 2014 at 05:51

    WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for cilantro

    Reply
  23. Helen says

    November 3, 2019 at 09:06

    Had a goddess bowl at a local restaurant that came with a hemp seed cilantro sauce that blew me away!! So I went on line searching for the sauce recipe and I found yours…. amazing and better than the restaurant so THANK YOU

    Reply

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