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Cuban Mojo Sauce
This tangy garlic-citrus sauce is as beautiful to serve as it is to eat. It pairs perfectly with sweet potato empanadas, roasted vegetables, or your favorite plant-based dishes.
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Ingredients for 8 Servings
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6
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1/2 teaspoon
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3 tablespoons
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1/4 teaspoon
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2 tablespoons
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3/4 teaspoon
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1/2 teaspoon
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1/2 cup
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to taste
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1 tablespoon
Time
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Method
- Blend the garlic, lime zest, lime juice, orange zest, orange juice, cumin, and salt in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified.
- Transfer to a small bowl and season to taste with fresh ground black pepper.
- Stir in the minced cilantro, if using.
- The mojo can be made up to four days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes:
The mojo can be made up to four days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving. Note: The original recipe mentions serving with carnitas; for a vegan option, try it with sweet potato empanadas or roasted vegetables.
Serving info: Total recipe: 208g / 180ml · Yields 8 portions · Portion size: 26g / 22ml
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 483 | 126 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 6.2 | 1.6 | 1% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 1.7 | 0.4 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0% |
| Protein (g) | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0% |
| Total fat (g) | 51.8 | 13.5 | 17% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 7.2 | 1.9 | 10% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 37.4 | 9.8 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 5.3 | 1.4 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 566 | 148 | 6% |
| Calcium (mg) | 19 | 5 | 0% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1% |
| Potassium (mg) | 100 | 26 | 1% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 13.4 | 3.5 | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Garlic, raw — 18g — Garlic, raw — USDA Foundation Foods
- Lime juice — 45g — Lime juice, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Orange juice — 30g — Orange juice, raw — USDA SR Legacy
- Olive oil — 108g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA SR Legacy
- Salt — 3g — Salt, table — USDA SR Legacy
- Cumin — 1.5g — Spices, cumin seed — USDA SR Legacy
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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20 minutes
