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Chermoula Sauce

Name: Chermoula Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 0.75 teaspoon coriander seeds; 0.75 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 cloves garlic; 0.75 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 –1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems; 1 cup (packed) parsley leaves with tender stems; 0.5 cup (packed) mint leaves

Prep: 25 min

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High FODMAPTriggers: Garlic

Fructans

Estimated from the ingredient list only. Portion sizes aren't considered, so check the Monash University FODMAP app or your dietitian before relying on this.

Directions

1
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.
2
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.
3
Add cilantro, parsley, and mint; process until well combined but slightly textured.

Diets

Fits as written

Vegetarian
Vegan
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free
Nut-free
Halal-friendly
Paleo
Mediterranean
Low-carb
Keto
Atkins
Low-sodium

Works with easy swaps

Low FODMAP (1)

garlic → garlic-infused olive oil

Some other ingredients are only low FODMAP in small portions.

How we decide

Vegetarian:: No meat, poultry, fish, shellfish or gelatin (including stock made from them).
Vegan:: Vegetarian, plus no dairy, eggs or honey.
Pescatarian:: No meat, poultry or gelatin; fish and shellfish are fine.
Gluten-free:: No wheat flour, pasta, bread, soy sauce, barley, rye, couscous, beer or oats (unless certified gluten-free).
Dairy-free:: No milk, butter, cream, yogurt, cheese or other dairy.
Egg-free:: No eggs, egg noodles or mayonnaise.
Nut-free:: No peanuts or tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios and so on).
Low FODMAP:: Rated from the ingredient list; see the Low FODMAP badge on each recipe.
Halal-friendly:: No pork products, alcohol or gelatin. This can't confirm halal sourcing.
Paleo:: No grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar or seed oils.
Mediterranean:: No red or processed meat and no butter, lard, margarine or cream as cooking fats.
Low-carb:: About 20 g net carbs (carbs minus fiber) or less per serving, from the nutrition estimate.
Keto:: About 10 g net carbs or less per serving, with at least 55% of calories from fat.
Atkins:: About 10 g net carbs or less and 5 g sugar or less per serving.
High-protein:: 25 g protein or more per serving.
Low-sodium:: About 600 mg sodium or less per serving.

Based on the ingredient list and nutrition estimate only. Hidden ingredients in packaged foods, and cooking methods, aren't visible to us. Check labels, and for medical diets or allergies ask your doctor or dietitian.