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Mojo Verde

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Versatile mojo verde is especially nice with steamed artichokes or roasted red peppers.

Ingredients

Makes 1 cup

6 garlic cloves
2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar
  1. Process 6 garlic cloves, 2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin in a food processor, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, until a smooth paste forms. With machine running, drizzle in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil and process until well blended. Add 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar and 1 teaspoon water and process to blend. Season with salt.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 60 calories
7 g fat
0 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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  • Versatile recipe which only took seconds to make. It is vibrant in both color and flavor. Dressed grilled pork with the Mojo Verde and then put in 50/50 portion with my homemade mayonnaise for a salad dressing. Both were delicious!

    • Anonymous

    • Port Orange, FL

    • 5/6/2013

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