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Spicy Green Sauce





Yields
Makes 1 3/4 cups (serving size: 3 tbsp.)



Total Time
15 mins

We took the flavors of the seasoning paste served at falafel shops and turned it into a salad dressing. To tame it, seed the chile.

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Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen

 2 garlic cloves
 1 coarsely chopped medium jalapeño chile
 1 1/2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley* sprigs
 1 1/2 cups packed cilantro sprigs*
 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Step 1
1

In a food processor, whirl garlic and jalapeño until minced.

Step 2
2

Add parsley, cilantro, 1/2 cup water, the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, kosher salt, and ground cardamom. Pulse until coarsely puréed. Add more salt to taste.

Step 3
3

*For the most flavor, include stems.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Up to 3 days, chilled airtight.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 117Calories from Fat 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 107mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 0.7g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.