Description

Canarian Mojo Verde Sauce is a fresh, tangy sauce made with cilantro, parsley, green peppers, and olive oil. It’s a vibrant and versatile condiment perfect for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dip.

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh cilantro (stems removed)

½ bunch fresh parsley (stems removed)

5 large garlic cloves

2 small green peppers (either bell peppers or spicy ones)

1–2 teaspoons sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar

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Instructions

Remove the stems from the cilantro and parsley and roughly chop the leaves.
Roughly chop the garlic and mash it into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
Add the cilantro, parsley, mashed garlic, chopped peppers, sea salt, and cumin to a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending slowly. Be careful not to over-process the sauce; the traditional method uses a mortar and pestle, which leaves the sauce with some texture.
Add the vinegar to taste, and then adjust the salt and cumin as needed.

Notes

Spicy Version: Add extra spicy peppers or a small fresh chili for added heat.

Add Nuts: For a thicker texture and richness, add a handful of toasted almonds or pine nuts.

Herb Swap: Try swapping some of the parsley with basil or mint for a different flavor profile.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Blending
Cuisine: Canary Islands

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 80
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg