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Makes 4 to 6 servings

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2 scallions, minced

3/4 cup Italian parsley (loosely packed leaves and chopped stems)

½ cup cilantro (loosely packed leaves and stems)

2 clove garlic, minced

2 jalapeños, stem

removed, coarsely chopped (leave seeds if you like spice)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground cardamon

¼ cup olive oil

2 to 3 tablespoons             water

Salt and pepper

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1. Add all ingredients to the bowl of a small food processor. Pulse until mixed well but not pureed.

2. Alternatively, you can mince the parsley, cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño together by hand on a cutting board until quite fine. Add these chopped vegetables to a bowl, stir in the spices, oil, and water. Season well with salt and pepper.

Per serving (based on 6): 82 calories, 1 gram protein, 2 grams carbohydrates, no sugar, 9 grams fat, no cholesterol, 129 milligrams sodium, 1 gram dietary fiber.EndText