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Description

This spicy green sauce is as full of flavor as it is of color. Use it raw as a dip with falafel, vegetables, sandwiches and wraps. Add a fresh dollop to soups, rice, pasta, or egg dishes for an extra spicy boost of flavor. It also works wonderfully as a marinade on meat or fish. Covered with a thin layer of olive oil, it will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator. It’s also vegan, gluten-free, low sugar, and low sodium, making it perfect for almost any diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
  • 1 ounce fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ lemon, juiced and zested
  • 3 green bird’s eye chile peppers, stems removed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 ice cubes
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the parsley and cilantro.
  2. Combine parsley
  3. cilantro
  4. garlic
  5. lemon juice and zest
  6. chiles
  7. cumin
  8. coriander
  9. salt
  10. pepper
  11. ice
  12. and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor fitted with a blade. Blend until a smooth paste is achieved
  13. adding more oil as necessary.
  14. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 10

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