Chimichurri Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Chimichurri Sauce
5 min.
6
48kcal

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Chimichurri sauce is a vibrant and zesty condiment that hails from Argentina, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your meals. This versatile sauce is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of dietary preferences. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can whip up this delightful sauce in a mere 5 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your culinary repertoire.

Imagine drizzling this bright green sauce over grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or even as a marinade for your favorite proteins. The combination of fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, and parsley, along with the tangy kick of lime juice and the subtle heat from black pepper, creates a harmonious blend that elevates any dish. Plus, with only 48 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

This recipe is not just about flavor; it’s also a fantastic opportunity to involve your little ones in the kitchen. Kids can help by picking fresh herbs from the garden or measuring out ingredients, making it a fun and educational experience. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the food processor, and get ready to enjoy a deliciously fresh chimichurri sauce that will impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 teaspoons capers drained
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh
  • 0.5 cup parsley leaves fresh
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

  • food processor
  • knife

Directions

  1. Place garlic in food processor; process until minced.
  2. Add parsley, cilantro, and mint; process until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add remaining ingredients; process until finely chopped.
  4. Kids Can Help: Kids can pick the herbs or chop the tops off of them with a safe knife. They can also measure the ingredients for you. With your help, let them pulse the ingredients in a food processor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories48kcal
Protein3.46%
Fat85.8%
Carbs10.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.33
Glycemic Load
0.13
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.9539131133453%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.83mg
Hesperetin
0.48mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
10.91mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
0.73mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
1.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:48.44kcal
2.42%
Fat:4.83g
7.44%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.17%
Carbohydrates:1.36g
0.45%
Net Carbohydrates:0.78g
0.29%
Sugar:0.14g
0.15%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:45.59mg
1.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.44g
0.88%
Vitamin K:88.02µg
83.83%
Vitamin A:592.05IU
11.84%
Vitamin C:8.62mg
10.45%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5.02%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.1%
Iron:0.55mg
3.08%
Folate:11.58µg
2.9%
Fiber:0.58g
2.3%
Calcium:17.39mg
1.74%
Magnesium:6.71mg
1.68%
Potassium:57.7mg
1.65%
Selenium:0.95µg
1.36%
Copper:0.03mg
1.29%
Source:My Recipes