Cilantro Chimichurri
Chimichurri, a Central-American version of pesto adds fresh and zippy flavor to grilled steak or chicken.
Chimichurri has as many renditions as there are cooks. Use it as a marinade, basting sauce or condiment for grilled steak or chicken.
Ingredients
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6 garlic cloves
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1 cup fresh cilantro
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1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/2 cup chopped white onion
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place garlic in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cilantro, parsley, onion, vinegar, oregano and pepper flakes. Add olive oil in a thin stream and process until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week. Makes 1 cup.
Recipe by Sandra Gutierrez
Nutritional Info (per serving)
- Calories 130
- Fat 14g
- Saturated Fat 2g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
- Monounsaturated Fat 10g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 150mg
- Potassium 80mg
- Carbohydrates 2g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 1g
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