Green Olive Garlic Mojo

Elevate your dips, marinades, and meals with the bold and zesty flavors of Green Olive Garlic Mojo! This quick and easy recipe blends briny green olives, fresh parsley and cilantro, and aromatic garlic into a vibrant, herbaceous sauce that’s bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Anchored by extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, and perfectly spiced with ground cumin, smoked paprika, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, this mojo is a versatile kitchen hero. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal as a party-perfect dip, a flavorful topping for grilled meats or roasted veggies, or even a tangy sandwich spread. With its rich yet fresh profile, Green Olive Garlic Mojo is a must-try for fans of bold, savory condiments.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup green olives (pitted)
• 4 units garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Place the green olives, garlic cloves, parsley, and cilantro in a food processor or blender.

Step 2

Pulse the ingredients a few times to break them down into a rough chop.

Step 3

Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Step 5

Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if needed.

Step 7

Transfer the Green Olive Garlic Mojo to a serving bowl or a jar for storage.

Step 8

Use immediately as a dip, topping, or marinade, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	452.9 grams (452.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1413

Total Fat 151.60g	194%
Saturated Fat 21.30g	107%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3925mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 15.80g	6%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 0.50g
Protein 3.80g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 351mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 94.6%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 4.4%