Mojo Verde

Description

This green, herb-flavored sauce is good on almost anything.

• Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
• Makes about 1½ cups.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cider vinegar or wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
• ½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried
• ½ cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried
• 2 cups diced green bell peppers (1½ medium pepper)
• 2 tsp sliced almonds, toasted
• 3 slices French bread, ½-inch thick, lightly toasted and cubed
• 1 fresh green serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste

Directions

1. Put vinegar, oil, garlic, cilantro and parsley in a blender.
2. Add bell pepper and almonds; pulse until completely pureed.
3. Add bread, serrano or jalapeno and salt; pulse until smooth.
4. If the sauce seems thick, thin with a little water.
5. Note: the mojo will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If it separates a little, just drain off excess liquid.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• Calories 25 | Fat 1g | Carbs 3g | Sodium 65 Mg | Fiber 0g