Mojo Isleño (Puerto Rican Island Sauce)

Savor the tastes of Puerto Rico with tangy Mojo Isleño. This tomato-based sauce, brimming with olives and spices, is the ideal companion for seafood and grilled dishes alike.

Ingredients

4Tbsp

Olive Oil

1/2

Onion, finely chopped

2cloves

Garlic, crushed

1can(8 oz)

Tomato Sauce

4Tbsp

Distilled White Vinegar

4Tbsp

ChoppedGreen Olives

2Tbsp

Capers

Bay Leaf

1/2tsp

Dried Oregano

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories

103

Fat

9.9 g

Protein

0.7 g

Carbs

3.9 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

In a medium pan, heat Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) over medium heat.

step 2

Add Onion (1/2) and Garlic (2 cloves), sauté until translucent.

step 3

Add Tomato Sauce (1 can), Distilled White Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Green Olives (4 Tbsp), Capers (2 Tbsp), Bay Leaf (1), and Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp).

step 4

Mix well and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

step 5

Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to taste.

step 6

Remove bay leaf before serving.