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Latest revision as of 16:39, 15 July 2012
Description
This green, herb-flavored sauce is good on almost anything.
- From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group"[1]
- 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
Procedures
- Put vinegar, oil, garlic, cilantro and parsley in a blender.
- Add bell pepper and almonds; pulse until completely pureed.
- Add bread, serrano or jalapeno and salt; pulse until smooth.
- If the sauce seems thick, thin with a little water.
- 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
- ↑ "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends
