Cilantro Chimichurri
This fresh cilantro chimichurri sauce with jalapeños is a zesty, healthy condiment that adds bold flavor to grilled meats, veggies, and more—made with mindful ingredients.
Servings: 6
Calories: 119kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cilantro fresh
- ½ cup parsley fresh
- 2 tbsp shallot or onions, minced
- ¼ jalapeno to taste
- 1 tbsp garlic fresh
- ⅓ cup avocado oil or olive oil, vegetable broth, or water
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 lime juiced
Optional: salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- You can dice/chop the ingredients for this recipe by hand, or just add them to a food processor or blender!
- Dice cilantro and parsley leaves and sprigs finely. Dice shallots and jalapeños into very small pieces. If you're not wanting a lot of spice, you're welcome to omit the jalapeño pepper. 3/4 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup parsley, 2 tbsp shallot, 1/4 jalapeno
- Add garlic, oil, crushed red pepper, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper (the last two ingredients are optional). Add the juice of one lime, about 2T. 1 tbsp garlic, 1/3 cup avocado oil, 1 tsp crushed red pepper, 1 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1 limeIf you'd like less fat and calories in your sauce, use less oil. It'll be a bit drier but delicious for topping your favorite dishes like grilled meat. If you're using the chimichurri sauce as a marinade, add more oil or add some chicken broth–chicken broth will help you marinate with less calories.
- Mix together all of the ingredients, and allow to sit in the fridge or on the counter for an hour or so before using.
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Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.6mg