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Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

70 Ratings
70 Ratings
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Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Notes

Learn more about:

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

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 88
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 0 g
Minerals
Calcium 15 mg
Potassium 55 mg
Sodium 30 mg
Copper 16 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 5 mg
Phosphorus 7 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 91 mcg
Folate 10 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 1 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

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