Southwestern Oil Sauce

🌶️ Southwestern Oil Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ cup vegetable oil (or olive oil for richer flavor)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½–1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ¼ tsp oregano

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (optional)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Warm the oil:
   Heat the oil in a small saucepan over low heat until warm (not sizzling).

2. Add spices:
   Stir in garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, coriander, oregano, and cayenne.
   Gently cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices (do not brown the garlic).

3. Remove from heat:
   Stir in lime juice, vinegar, cilantro (if using), salt, and pepper.

4. Cool & serve:
   Let it rest 10 minutes. Use warm, or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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Flavor Notes

• Smoky ✔

• Slightly tangy ✔

• Mild-to-medium heat ✔

• Garlic-rich ✔

• Works well as a finishing drizzle, marinade, or dip mixed with sour cream.

OTHER RECIPES

Try this great pizza sauce recipe !
Pizza Sauce Ingredients

* 1/4 cup salad oil
* 2 cloves garlic
* 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
* 1/2 tsp. ground cumin seed
* 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Pizza Sauce Instructions

1. Puree ingredients in a blender and store in a small covered jar.
2. Brush oil sauces on pizza dough, sprinkle on desired cheese, and then toppings.
3. Cook just like sauced pizzas, however they may take just a 1-2 minutes less time until
done.
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