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Cooking at Home - Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

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Makes:12 servings

Add some South American flair to your meal with this flavorful sauce, which can be used on meat, fish, or vegetables as a marinade or poured over your finished product.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (lightly packed and chopped without the stalks)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
  • 2 tablespoons green onion (minced)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed.
  2. Spoon the sauce over grilled meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables. This sauce can also be used as a marinade.

Source: Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables, US Department of Health and Human Services, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3 Tablespoons (40g)

Nutrients

Amount

Total Calories

88

Total Fat

9 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

30 mg

Carbohydrates

1 g

Dietary Fiber

0 g

Total Sugars

0 g

Added Sugars included

0 g

Protein

0 g

Vitamin D

0 mcg

Calcium

15 mg

Iron

1 mg

Potassium

55 mg