Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a quick, herb-based sauce to jazz up a grilled lean protein. It's packed with antioxidants from fresh herbs and takes just minutes to make.

Prep Time 5–10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed cilantro
  • ½ cup packed flat-leaf parsley
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 jalapeño
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Finely chop the cilantro, parsley, garlic, and jalapeño (or use a food processor).
  2. Combine with the remaining ingredients and serve over a lean protein.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

¼ cup: 175 calories, 0g protein, 2g carbs, 19g fat

Serving Suggestions

Serve over grilled chicken, steak, or fish. Traditional chimichurri is roughly chopped — a loose, oil-based condiment.

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.

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