Chermoula (Moroccan Pesto)

Chermoula is a traditional Moroccan marinade and sauce that is used to flavor a variety of dishes, including fish, chicken, and vegetables.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chermoula (Moroccan Pesto)

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground chili flakes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic cloves, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
2. Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.
3. Coat the fish, chicken, or vegetables with the chermoula sauce.
4. Grill or bake for about 10-15 minutes, until cooked through.
5. Serve hot with your choice of side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.