Recipe : Chimichurri Sauce

It is a sauce used for grilled meat. Originally from Argentina, it is also used in Uruguay and in countries as far north as Nicaragua, Colombia and Mexico. It is a tangy herbal accompaniment that can liven up any meat or poultry dish. Chimichurri is made from finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, white or red vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Additional flavorings such as paprika, cumin, thyme, lemon, and bay leaf (laurel), and in the red version, tomato and red bell pepper may also be added. It can also be used as a marinade for grilled meat. Chimichurri is available bottled or dehydrated for preparing with oil and water. It is good for health.

Ingredients : You may try with the following raw materials

• 1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to prepare:

Chop parsley and garlic together on a cutting board until the parsley is finely minced. Transfer to a medium bowl, add vinegar, oil, salt and chipotle (or cayenne) pepper; stir to combine.

Nutrition Information: You can get the following nutrients per 2-tablespoon serving

Calories: 49 Carbohydrates: 1g Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Protein: 1g Cholesterol: 0mgDietary Fiber: 1g Potassium: 88mg Sodium: 149mg

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv).                 

SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes  

IT MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:

Healthy Weight Diabetes Appropriate Heart Healthy Low Sat Fat  Low Cholesterol  Low Sodium Low Carb