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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 2 weeks in the refrigerator. It's also vegan, gluten free, low sugar, and low-sodium, making it perfect for almost any diet.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on October 19, 2023
Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce flat-leaf parsley, stems removed

  • 1 ounce fresh cilantro, stems removed

  • 2 ice cubes

  • 3 green bird's eye chile peppers, stems removed

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • ¼ lemon, juiced and zested

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Wash and dry parsley and cilantro; place into a food processor. Add ice cubes, chiles, garlic, lemon juice and zest, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until a smooth paste is achieved, adding more oil as needed.

  2. Transfer sauce to a covered container and refrigerate until flavors meld, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

59 Calories
6g Fat
2g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 83mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.