Red Onion Mojo
Elevate your culinary repertoire with this vibrant and zesty Red Onion Mojo, a versatile sauce bursting with smoky, tangy, and aromatic flavors. Made from sautéed red onions, garlic, and a blend of spices like ground cumin and sweet smoked paprika, this mojo gets its signature tang from white wine vinegar and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Fresh cilantro adds a pop of green and herbaceous freshness, while extra virgin olive oil creates a luscious, creamy texture. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or marinade, this quick and flavor-packed recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is ideal for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. With its bold flavors and endless uses, this Red Onion Mojo is your go-to condiment for adding depth and zing to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Red onion
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Sweet smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Peel the red onions and slice them into thin half-moons.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté them for 3-4 minutes until they soften but do not brown.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to a blender or food processor.
Add the remaining olive oil, white wine vinegar, ground cumin, sweet smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and water to the blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Stop periodically to scrape down the sides if necessary.
Add the fresh cilantro leaves and pulse a few times to incorporate them into the sauce without fully blending. This will preserve the flecks of green for visual appeal.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or vinegar if needed for balance.
Transfer the red onion mojo to a serving bowl or jar. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2387 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 645 mg | 14% | |
*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.
