Chermoula (Moroccan Pesto)

Eat like you would a Italian pesto on anything you like.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped cilantro
• 1⁄2 fresh mint leaves
• 1  tablespoon ginger
• 1  tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon hot paprika (I sub Harissa usually)
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
• 3  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. combine in blender or food processor until smooth paste forms.