Name: Mojo verde and mojo rojo
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1 green pepper (seeds removed and chopped); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 red bell peppers (roasted, peeled, and deseeded); 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional for extra heat)); Salt and pepper (to taste)

Mojo verde and mojo rojo

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Mojo verde and mojo rojo are two delicious Spanish sauces commonly used in Canarian cuisine. Mojo verde is a green sauce made primarily of cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and green pepper, while mojo rojo is a red sauce made with red peppers, garlic, paprika, and vinegar. Both sauces are full of flavor and add a wonderful kick to a variety of dishes, such as grilled meats, fish, or potatoes.

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Prep Time 15

Refrigerate 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Spanish

Calories: 271

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Ingredients

Mojo Verde:

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 green pepper seeds removed and chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Mojo Rojo:

2 red bell peppers roasted, peeled, and deseeded
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Method

Mojo Verde:
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, garlic, green pepper, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mojo Rojo:
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2597IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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