Name: How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh parsley; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 medium avocado; 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup; 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 Tablespoons water

WHAT IS CHIMICHURRI SAUCE?

Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce and condiment used as a sauce or condiment for meat, fish, and vegetables. Typically, chimichurri sauce is flavorful with flavor with an acidic tang. Although chimichurri sauce is traditionally not cooked, it can also be used as a marinade.

Since I have an herb garden in my yard, year-round, I am spoiled to have fresh parsley and cilantro whenever I want it. Even though chimichurri sauce is traditionally a grilling sauce, it has a multitude of uses throughout the year.

So, if it’s BBQ season or the snow is knee-deep, where you live, chimichurri sauce brings bland food to life.

WHAT DOES CHIMICHURRI SAUCE TASTE LIKE?

Because chimichurri sauce is made with fresh ingredients, it tastes zesty and sassy! With its strong garlic, cilantro and parsley flavors, it smells like a fresh herb garden.

Similar to pesto, chimichurri sauce has its own unique flavor that literally heightens the natural flavors in other foods.

Some recipes, however, contain red pepper flakes and oregano, making it spicy. As a result, you can really transform chimichurri sauce to flavor any dish.

My sauce, however, is unique because it is oil-free and full of cilantro and parsley, and other wonderful fresh ingredients.

HOW DO I MAKE AN OIL-FREE CHIMICHURRI SAUCE?

Not only is chimichurri sauce easy to make, but it also doesn’t require cooking at all. Instead, you simply put all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend slightly.

Fresh Parsley
Fresh Cilantro
Garlic
Avocado
Pure Maple Syrup
Lime Juice
Water

Similar to other sauces and marinades, chimichurri sauce gets better as it sits in the refrigerator absorbing all the flavors. When planning meals, its best to make chimichurri sauce ahead of time, but it can also be used immediately.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Since chimichurri sauce is so easy to make, it is a great way to give your recipes a little fancy flare. In order to turn your boring food into a magical experience use it on a ton of different recipes.

Use it as a marinade for roasted potatoes.
Serve on the side of Steak Fries and use it as a dipping sauce instead of ketchup.
Stir in some Skinny Vegan Cashew Mayo and use it as a sandwich spread
Add it as a topper to a soup like Skinny Cream of Tomato Soup or Vegan Carrot Soup.
Use the sauce on your favorite taco recipe instead of salsa, such as Sweet Potato Tacos or Mushroom Chorizo Tacos.
Serve as a dip or sauce from grilled roasted vegetables.
Make it dressing for a salad by adding an additional avocado and blending it until its smooth, rather than chunky.
Use it as a topper for a Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potato, Chili and Lime Roasted Red Potatoes, or Lentil and Tahini Twice Baked Potatoes.
Use it for a Vegetable Panini w/ Vegan Pesto Artichoke
Mix the sauce into a Vegan Coleslaw with Avocado-Cilantro
Use it as a base for a macaroni or pasta salad instead of vegan mayo
Serve it on the side or on top of roasted vegetables.
Spread on a loaf of bread and bake or grill for an herbal garlic bread recipe
Serve on the side with Steak Fries Air Fried and Crispy or Skinny AF Sweet Potato Fries instead of ketchup.
Use as a marinade for roasted potatoes.

6 servings