Asian Chimichurri
Bright, grassy, herbal, and full of garlic and ginger, this asian-inspired sauce is excellent on all kinds of proteins. I like to serve this with a quickly seared, broiled, or grilled flank steak.
Servings: 2
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1/2 jalapeño stems and seeds removed, keep seeds if you want spice, omit for nightshade-free
- 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon fish sauce optional, for umami, omit for vegetarian
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until finely chopped. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired. Alternatively, to make this without a blender, finely chop the garlic, parsley, cilantro, and green onions. Stir in grated finger, and remaining ingredients.
Notes
You can make the as a gremolata for a protein sparing modified fast. Simply omit the oil and finely chop all ingredients and stir together.
Nutrition as a gremolata without the oil: Calories: 19 cal, Carbs: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 1g, Protein: 1g
Nutrition Facts
Asian Chimichurri
Amount per Serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Sodium
188
mg
8
%
Potassium
168
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1691
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
37
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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