Cuban Mojo Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 medium garlic cloves
1/2 tsp lime zest
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp cilantro, minced

Directions:

Blend the garlic, zest, juice, cumin and salt in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped.
With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until emulsified.
Transfer to a small bowl and season to taste with pepper.
Stir in the cilantro.
The mojo can be made up to four days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	277.19 Kcal (1161 kJ)
Calories from fat	267.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.75g	46%
Cholesterol	0.21mg	0%
Sodium	294.58mg	12%
Potassium	55.05mg	1%
Total Carbs	3.45g	1%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	1%
Protein	0.52g	1%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	14.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	501.04 Kcal (2098 kJ)
Calories from fat	484.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.78g	46%
Cholesterol	0.37mg	0%
Sodium	532.49mg	12%
Potassium	99.5mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.24g	1%
Sugars	1.65g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	1%
Protein	0.94g	1%
Vitamin C	16.2mg	15%
Iron	0.7mg	2%
Calcium	26.6mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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