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large white bowl with avocado chimichurri topped with red pepper flakes

Avocado Chimichurri Recipe

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  • Author: Erica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: N/A
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Blend
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Tons of fresh herbs, olive oil, red wine vinegar and avocado combine to make an avocado chimichurri that is sensational on nearly anything!


Ingredients

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  • 2 large avocados, cubed
  • 1/2 lime, juice of
  • 1 small jalapeño, minced
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  1. Cube the avocado and squeeze it with lime juice to prevent browning, tossing gently coat the cubes. Place avocado, jalapeño and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and red wine vinegar, pulsing to combine- about 15-30 seconds. Add the olive oil and process again until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Pour the chimichurri onto the avocado and toss everything to combine.
  4. Serve on tostadas, tacos, burritos, bowls or any protein.

Notes

Refer to above blog post for answers to frequently asked questions, expert tips and variation ideas.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/3 cup
  • Calories: 165
  • Sugar: 0.4 g
  • Sodium: 205.2 mg
  • Fat: 16.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
  • Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg