Z'hug

Name: Z'hug
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 cups fresh cilantro (packed); 1 cup fresh parsley (packed); 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 jalapeño or green chili, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Israeli herbaceous green sauce with cilantro, parsley, garlic, and spices. Vibrant, punchy, and utterly addictive. Trending everywhere.

10 minEasyServes 860 cal/serving

Middle EasternSauceBlenderVeganGluten-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 cups fresh cilantro (packed)
1 cup fresh parsley (packed)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 jalapeño or green chili, roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Add 1.5 cups fresh cilantro (packed), 1 cup fresh parsley (packed), 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 roughly chopped jalapeño or green chili, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to a food processor or blender.
2

Pulse until roughly chopped.
3

While blending, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until a coarse sauce forms.
4

Squeeze in 2 tbsp lemon juice and pulse to combine. Do not overblend; the sauce should be chunky and vibrant.
5

Taste and adjust salt, acid, or spice as needed.
6

Serve immediately with hummus, grilled chicken, falafel, or fresh vegetables.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Z'hug?

The entry for Z'hug calls for 1.5 cups fresh cilantro (packed). In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I make Z'hug less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Z'hug comes from 1/2 jalapeño or green chili, roughly chopped. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How many calories are in Z'hug?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 60 calories, with 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 160 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Z'hug?

Refrigerate Z'hug in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Z'hug?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Halved, the cilantro drops from 1.5 cups to 3/4 cup; doubled, it is 3 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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