Green Olive Garlic Mojo
Elevate your dips, marinades, and meals with the bold and zesty flavors of Green Olive Garlic Mojo! This quick and easy recipe blends briny green olives, fresh parsley and cilantro, and aromatic garlic into a vibrant, herbaceous sauce that’s bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Anchored by extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, and perfectly spiced with ground cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, this mojo is a versatile kitchen hero. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal as a party-perfect dip, a flavorful topping for grilled meats or roasted veggies, or even a tangy sandwich spread. With its rich yet fresh profile, Green Olive Garlic Mojo is a must-try for fans of bold, savory condiments.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup green olives (pitted)
- 4 units garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Place the green olives, garlic cloves, parsley, and cilantro in a food processor or blender.
Pulse the ingredients a few times to break them down into a rough chop.
Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if needed.
Transfer the Green Olive Garlic Mojo to a serving bowl or a jar for storage.
Use immediately as a dip, topping, or marinade, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.6 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3925 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
