Oil-Free Zhoug Sauce

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Inspired by the popular Middle Eastern condiment, this whole-food version of zhoug sauce could also be called "Spicy Cilantro Pesto."

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Warm with cardamom and cumin and made as spicy as you like, oil-free zhoug is just as versatile as the authentic version.

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INGREDIENTS

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How to Make Oil-Free Zhoug Sauce

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Prepare the jalapenos: this is where you decide the level of heat! Remove seeds to reduce the overall heat, or include seeds for extra spicy zhoug.

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You can also reserve some of the seeds then add them after blending if you decide you want it spicier.

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Combine jalapenos, garlic, and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor. Process until broken down into a sticky crumb texture.

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Add cilantro, red pepper, cumin, cardamom, ¾ tsp salt, and juice, and process until everything is incorporated and finely chopped.

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