Mint Mojo (Puerto Rican-style Garlic Sauce with Mint) Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

An herbal sauce made with mint and parsley, flavored with garlic and citrus juice. This variation of Mojo is based off of the green and herbaceous Puerto Rican version that closely resembles Italian salsa verde.

Note: Sour oranges can be found in most Latin grocers. If unavailable, substitute with 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 additional tablespoon lemon juice.

Maduros (Fried Ripe Plantains) with Mint Mojo

Recipe Details

Mint Mojo (Puerto Rican-style Garlic Sauce with Mint) Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 12 servings

Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup picked fresh mint leaves
1 cup picked fresh parsley leaves
2 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 tablespoons juice and 1 teaspoon zest from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons juice from 1 sour orange (see note)
1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 small red chile or pinch red pepper flakes
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine mint, parsley, garlic, capers, lemon juice and zest, orange juice, shallot, pepper flakes, and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor or blender and process until a chunky puree is formed. Transfer to a small bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside until ready to serve.

Special equipment

Food processor

This Recipe Appears In

The Vegan Experience: Maduros with Mint Mojo

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
126	Calories
14g	Fat
1g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories	126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 123mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 9mg	46%
Calcium 12mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 48mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.