Cilantro Stem Sauce Recipe: Practice No Waste With This Versatile Cilantro Sauce Recipe Sauces/Condiments

Cilantro stems are perfectly edible and have tons of flavor, so there’s no need to toss them out (ahem, #nofoodwaste). Pluck off the leaves for use in your pretty grain salads and garnish, but use the stems in this great summer sauce. Mojo is a Cuban sauce that's classically made from citrus and oregano, but this cilantro riff is great on anything grilled from asparagus and salmon to pork and chicken.

Cuisine: Cuban
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 bunch cilantro stems (and maybe a few leaves)
• 1 lemon, zest and juice  
• 1 lime, zest and juice  
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece tender ginger, smashed (skin and all, but if it's older go ahead and peel first)
• 1/2 shallot
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• pinch red chili flakes (optional)

Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine everything in a food processor or blender.
2. Pulse until everything is finely chopped and sauce comes together, about 1 minute. Keep refrigerated and serve over everything.

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