Zhoug Sauce

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This green hot sauce originating in Yemen gets its heat from jalapeños. If you like it spicy, leave the seeds and ribs on your peppers. For a milder version, take them out. Serve this quick hot sauce with hot-off-the-grill meats, fish and vegetables to add a bright pop of flavor to dinner all summer long.

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Carolyn Malcoun
Carolyn Malcoun
Carolyn Malcoun

As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 tablespoons
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 2 large jalapeños, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, jalapeños, garlic, coriander, cumin and salt in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add oil; process until well combined.

Tips

To make ahead: Omit lemon juice and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir in lemon juice just before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72 Calories
7g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 2 Tbsp.
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g 1%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 806IU 16%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Folate 15mcg 4%
Sodium 151mg 7%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Potassium 72mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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