Zhug

This spicy green sauce is as full of flavor as it is of color. Use it raw as a dip with falafel, vegetables, sandwiches and wraps. Add a fresh dollop to soups, rice, pasta, or egg dishes for an extra spicy boost of flavor. It also works wonderfully as a marinade on meat or fish. Covered with a thin layer of olive oil, it will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator. It's also vegan, gluten-free, low sugar, and low sodium, making it perfect for almost any diet.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 ice cubes
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 1 ounce flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
• 1 ounce fresh cilantro, stems removed
• ¼ lemon, juiced and zested
• 3 green bird's eye chile peppers, stems removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash and dry the parsley and cilantro.

Step 2

Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice and zest, chiles, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, ice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor fitted with a blade. Blend until a smooth paste is achieved, adding more oil as necessary.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.