Oil-Free Chimichurri Sauce

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Oil-Free Chimichurri Sauce

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March 12, 2022
March 12, 2022

Carolyn Strickland

Carolyn Strickland

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Chimichurri is a raw sauce/condiment originating in South American cuisine. Traditional chimichurri is made with lots of olive oil, but in this recipe we are replacing the oil with avocado or aquafaba. Chimichurri is very flavorful and tastes great on grilled tofu or cauliflower steaks, or on roasted vegetables, especially potatoes! Enjoy!

  • ✓ 1⁄2 an avocado (or sub 1⁄4 cup aquafaba for fat free)
  • ✓ 1⁄4 cup red or white wine vinegar
  • ✓ 1-2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
  • ✓ 1 cup parsley leaves, packed with thicker stems removed
  • ✓ 1⁄2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, packed
  • ✓ 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • ✓ 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
  • ✓ 1⁄4 teaspoon iodized sea salt
  • ✓ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  1. In a food processor, add 1⁄2 a peeled avocado, the red or white wine, and fresh lime juice. Process to make a sauce.
  2. To the same processor bowl, add the parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, salt, and paprika and process until the garlic is minced and the sauce is chunky but blended.
  3. If you want a more creamy and less chunky sauce, keep processing until a smooth consistency is reached, about 2 minutes.

Notes: you can replace avocado with aquafaba, but chimichurri will be much less thick and creamy, although it will still taste really good! If you really don’t like cilantro (some people really don’t!) you could use all parsley or try a different herb like basil. Like spicy food? Try adding some diced jalapeño or some red pepper flakes

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