Best Green Chile Charmoula Recipes

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Provided by Chad Robertson

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped peeled ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Pulse first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor until a coarse purée forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let come to room temperature before using.

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Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 garlic cloves
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 cup (packed) parsley leaves with tender stems
1/2 cup (packed) mint leaves

Steps:

Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet, tossing occasionally, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool, then lightly crush with a heavy skillet.
Purée toasted seeds, garlic, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes in a blender until spices are ground and mixture is very smooth.
Add cilantro, parsley, and mint; process until well combined but slightly textured.
Do Ahead
Sauce can be made 3 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.

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Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 15m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 packed cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and stems
1 packed cup roughly chopped parsley leaves and stems
1/2 packed cup roughly chopped mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 red chile, such as Fresno, seeded and diced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), more to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons minced preserved lemon (optional)

Steps:

In a small, dry skillet, toast cumin and coriander seeds over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until seeds are slightly toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Immediately pour spices onto a cutting board or mortar to stop the cooking. Once cool, crack spices with the flat side of a knife or with a pestle.
Place cumin seeds, coriander seeds, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor or blender, and pulse to combine. Add herbs and sweet paprika, and purée until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container when necessary. Add chile and, with the motor running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil. Stir in salt and preserved lemon, if using. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Use as a marinade or sauce for fish, chicken, vegetables or meat, or as a dressing for roasted peppers and eggplant salads. Mix into yogurt as a dip for vegetables and meatballs, or spoon over hard-cooked eggs.