By JJ Virgin

Chimichurri Sauce

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September 24, 2016

This bright and herbal sauce recipe comes from Argentina and features fresh cilantro, parsley, basil, and garlic. It's perfect with meat or vegetables and is featured in our recipe for Flank Steak and Vegetable Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce.

Virgin Diet compliant:Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: approximately 2/3 cup sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 garlic, minced

3 tbsp white wine vinegar

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

3/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

2Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.

This recipe is part of the Cozy Campout Fun menu, with Lentil Bacon Soup, Flank Steak and Vegetable Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce, Campfire Grilled Peaches, and Freeze-Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Mix. Check out the Cozy Campout Fun Menu and Guide for links to all the recipes, plus more handy tips and activities for a fantastic campout, even in your own backyard!

Originally published in JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2015

For more yummy, healthy recipes, check out jjvirgin.com/recipes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tablespoon
Calories70 calories
Sodium230 milligrams
Protein1 gram
Sugar0 grams
Total Fat7 grams
Saturated Fat1 gram
Total Carbohydrates2 grams
Dietary Fiber1 gram