Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1 serrano pepper (optional for spice)
- 1 shallot
- 6 cloves garlic
- Juice from 1 lemon
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients.
- For a chunky sauce: In a large bowl, mix cilantro, parsley, serrano pepper, shallot, garlic, lemon juice, cayenne powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Stir in olive oil to your desired consistency.
- For a smooth sauce: Blend all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor until well combined. Gradually add olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Serve immediately or let sit for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing/Blending
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg