
Moroccan Charmoula Sauce
Aug 23, 2011
by Chef Patsy Jamieson
This versatile sauce from North Africa complements grilled fish and poultry. It can also jazz up vegetarian entrées.
This versatile sauce from North Africa complements grilled fish and poultry. It can also jazz up vegetarian entrées.
- Servings
- Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves washed, dried
- 1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh Italian parsley leaves washed, dried
- 3 cloves garlic peeled, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch ground red (cayenne) pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat firm silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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In food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and ground red pepper. Process until finely chopped. Add broth, tofu, lemon juice and oil. Process until mixture forms a creamy sauce, stopping to scrape down sides of work bowl several times.
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Just before serving, heat sauce over medium heat, stirring until heated through but not bubbling.