Cilantro-Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

Who doesn't love a lite, creamy, and rich avocado dip?! This recipe is great for fajita night or to top a quesadilla. It's quick and easy to make, too!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cilantro-Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients

3 small avocados

flesh removed

½ white onion

cut into large chunks

½ bunch cilantro

½ bunch parsley

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded

1 lime

juiced

3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

3 cloves garlic

minced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Mangorita

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Blend avocado white onion cilantro parsley jalapeno pepper lime juice white balsamic vinegar garlic salt and pepper in a blender until everything is thoroughly chopped. Stream olive oil into the avocado mixture while blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information

Cilantro-Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 235.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 5%

Carbohydrates: 10.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 6.3g 25%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 21.9g 34%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 882.3IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 20.5mg 34%

Folate: 82.9mcg 21%

Calcium: 28.5mg 3%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 30.6mg 11%

Potassium: 502.1mg 14%

Sodium: 13.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 197.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.