Chermoula Sauce

Makes about 16 tbps

Nutrition per tbps– calories: 39, fat: 4g, carbohydrates: 2g, protein: 0g, fiber: 0g, sugar: 0g, sodium: 73mg

• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, optional

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 cup packed cilantro leaves and stems

• 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley

• ½ cup roughly chopped red onion 

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 

• 4 cloves garlic 

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

If using saffron, combine with lemon juice and heat it in a small microwave-safe bowl until steamy. 

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the lemon juice (and saffron if using) and the remaining ingredients and process until smooth paste forms.  Taste for seasoning.