Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Ready in:
10 minutes

Recipe Description:

This twist on a traditional chimichurri sauce has all the garlicy, herb-filled flavors you’d expect with an unexpected delicious creamy avocado texture that pairs beautifully as a condiment with grilled meats, vegetables, or even tacos!

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 2 Tbsp.
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, packed
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, packed
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (1 tsp.), minced
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Blend until creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes & Tips:

This avocado sauce can be made ahead and served chilled. It can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

It pairs beautifully with grilled meat, such as skirt steak or chicken, for a delicious main course at your next summer BBQ. It is also an excellent condiment for tacos.
Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (42g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat -
Monounsaturated Fat -
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 0g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 1g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 10mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Potassium 140mg 4%
Vitamin A 70mcg 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.0mg 6%
Vitamin K 40mcg 35%
Thiamin 0.08mg 2%
Riboflavin 0.04mg 4%
Niacin 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 4%
Folate 25mcg DFE 6%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.4mg 8%
Choline 0mg 0%
Phosphorus 20mg 0%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Zinc 0.2mg 2%
Selenium 0mcg 0%
Copper 0.06mg 6%
Manganese 0.06mg 2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.