Low Calorie Chimichurri Sauce

This Low Calorie Chimichurri Recipe is great on steaks, veggies, just about anything. And it’s only 9 calories!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup parsley
• 1 red chili pepper
• 4 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• Juice on 1/2 lime

Low Calorie Chimichurri Sauce

Healthy Oil-Free Chimichurri Sauce Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: You can make this healthy recipe ahead of time and chill in the fridge for later. Then add to all your favorite dishes all week long.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days, does not hold well in the freezer.

Low Calorie Oil-Free Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Low Calorie Chimichurri Sauce

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This easy Chimichurri Sauce Recipe is just 9 calories per tablespoon!

We made this homemade chimichurri with NO OIL to cut the calories and fat, without sacrificing flavor. So you can enjoy this amazing Argentine chimichurri recipe without ruining your diet.

Now you can make a simple chimichurri recipe fast and easy in a food processor or blender, thanks to this healthy, low calorie recipe.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Marinating Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Side Dish, topping

Cuisine Argentine

Servings 8 servings

Calories 9 kcal

Equipment

• blender or food processor

Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup parsley leaves packed
• 1 red chili pepper deseeded
• 4 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• Juice on 1/2 lime

Instructions

 

• Add the parsley, chili, garlic cloves, oregano, salt, pepper and paprika to a high speed blender or food processor.
• Pulse until it’s as smooth as you can get it, then add in the red wine vinegar and the lime juice and pulse a bit more until you reach the desired consistency. If needed, add in water one tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
• Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and let rest in the fridge for 1-24 hours to marinate, the longer the better.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2gCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Side Dish, spices, topping

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers. 

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.

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