Spicy cilantro and parsley green sauce (zhug)
A Mediterranean spicy cilantro and parsley green sauce (zhug) that packs some heat. Pairs with anything from eggs to meat or vegetables.
Servings: 10 tablespoons
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic chopped coarsely
- 2 jalapenos sliced whole with seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place all except the olive oil in the bowl of your food processor.
- Pulse until everything is finely chopped, stopping to scrape the sides as needed.
- Remove to a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil.
- Let sit for 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavors marry. Serve at room temperature
- This will keep in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to a week. It can also be frozen. Bring back to room temperature before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 1g | Protein: 1g | Total Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 22mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g