Mojo Rojo

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups diced red bell peppers (1 1/2 medium)
  • 2 teaspoons sliced almonds, toasted
  • 3 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick each, lightly toasted and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Put vinegar, oil, garlic, cumin seeds and oregano in a blender; pulse until well blended.
  2. Add bell pepper and almonds; pulse until completely pureed.
  3. Add bread, paprika, cayenne and salt; pulse until smooth.
  4. If the sauce seems thick, thin with a little water.
  5. Note: Mojo will keep, covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  6. If it separates a little, drain off liquid.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

780 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.2g 36% DV
Total Fat 55.2g 71% DV
Carbs 72.2g 26% DV
Fiber 24.1g 86% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9958.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1528.5mg 33% DV
Cholesterol 10.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 587.3mcg 65% DV
Vitamin C 22.1mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 756.3mg 58% DV
Iron 30.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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