Description
Green magic from Spain dances on your plate with mojo verde, a zesty herb-packed sauce that elevates grilled meats and vegetables. Packed with cilantro, garlic, and olive oil, this quick condiment brings Mediterranean sunshine directly to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Herbs:
- 2 medium bunches fresh parsley
- 2 medium bunches fresh cilantro
- 1 bunch fresh chives
Aromatics and Spices:
- 3 large or 4 small cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
Liquids and Oil:
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons (90 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Harvest fresh, vibrant parsley leaves and tender stems, roughly chopping until you accumulate 2 densely packed cups of verdant greenery.
- Similarly process cilantro, chopping coarsely to yield another 2 packed cups of aromatic herbs.
- Delicately slice chives into fine segments, collecting approximately 1/4 cup of slender green snippets.
- Transfer the chopped parsley, cilantro, and chives into a food processor or blender, preparing for transformation.
- Peel garlic cloves and introduce them into the herbal mixture along with extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, ground cumin, and kosher salt.
- Activate the processor, pulsing and scraping down the sides periodically to ensure comprehensive blending of ingredients.
- Continue processing for 2-3 minutes until the mixture achieves a smooth, pesto-like consistency with finely minced herbs and garlic.
- Conduct a flavor assessment, adjusting seasoning with additional kosher salt if necessary to enhance the sauce’s vibrant profile.
- Transfer the mojo verde to a serving vessel, ready to complement grilled meats, vegetables, or as a zesty condiment.
Notes
- Bursting with vibrant green herbs, this zesty sauce transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences.
- Extremely versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and as a dipping sauce for bread.
- Sherry vinegar adds a distinctive tangy kick that elevates the herbal complexity of the sauce.
- Fresh herbs must be chopped coarsely before blending to ensure smooth, even texture and maximum flavor extraction.
- Pulse ingredients carefully to maintain a pesto-like consistency without over-processing the delicate herbs.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg