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    Keto Chimichurri

    May 8, 2019 · 8 Comments

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    This Keto Chimichurri is extremely versatile as a sauce, marinade, or even a salad dressing, plus it’s super simple and only takes 10 minutes to prepare!

    Large Bowl of Keto Chimichurri on a wooden serving platter.

    This Keto Chimichurri is a recipe every person on a LCHF diet should have in their repertoire.  It's extremely versatile as a sauce, marinade, or even a salad dressing and it’s super simple to prepare. This recipe is unique for me because the sauce itself doesn’t use a cast-iron skillet, but the steak and carnitas you’re going to make to go with it can be, so…loophole?

    We thought that we should start adding a few basics to the site that we use frequently, things like this keto chimichurri, homemade mayonnaise, salad dressings, marinades, etc. We're calling this series Cast Iron Keto Basics {Click here to check it out}

    Keto Chimichurri being mixed in a bowl
    ingredients from step one in a bowl resting

    What is chimichurri?

    Chimichurri originated in South America (Argentina/Uruguay), and it pairs perfectly with most cuts of meat for a “South of the Border” feast. If you’ve never tried chimichurri before it is loaded with healthy fats from the olive oil and the dominant flavors are garlic and cilantro, and parsley.

    How to use Chimichurri

    • Drizzle it over skirt steak for a homemade meal that would cost $$$ out at a restaurant. (Pro Tip: add a lobster tail and melted butter for the ultimate surf & turf feast. IIFYM a glass of red wine too, we would suggest a Malbec but it’s totally up to you!)
    • Grilled chicken thighs with chimichurri is a weekly staple for us
    • Pour it over a bed of sautéed spinach, piled high with your favorite veggies and fresh mozzarella #yum
    • Drizzle it over carnitas, this is the perfect protein for keto as it’s 75% fat and 25% protein

    Let us know in the comments how you end up using this versatile chimichurri!

    Large Bowl of Keto Chimichurri on a wooden serving platter.

    Keto Chimichurri

    This Keto Chimichurri is extremely versatile as a sauce, marinade, or even a salad dressing, plus it’s super simple and only takes 10 minutes to prepare! #Easy #Recipe
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: basic
    Cuisine: South American
    Keyword: basics, easy, keto
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 128kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 shallot minced
    • 1 Fresno chili minced (or jalapeno or serrano)
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ cup minced cilantro
    • ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
    • ¾ cup olive oil

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl combine the shallot, chili, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. Let stand 10 minutes then whisk in the remaining ingredients.
    • Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chimichurri
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 128 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 199mg9%
    Potassium 39mg1%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 219IU4%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 17mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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    Comments

    1. Nicole says

      April 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      How do you store chimichurri sauce and how long does it last?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        April 20, 2020 at 11:29 am

        Store covered (we use a jar) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

        Reply
    2. David M Bourassa says

      May 08, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      What is the serving size?

      Reply
      • M says

        March 05, 2023 at 6:21 pm

        It says this recipe makes 12 servings, so I guess we can divide the yield by 12 to figure it out? I think weighing and dividing might be easier than volume measures

        Reply
    3. Mo says

      May 25, 2020 at 1:14 am

      How much is a serving?

      Reply
    4. Diane says

      June 27, 2020 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Excellent, I am not a fan of "heat" so I left out the chilies and the pepper flakes. Worked great as a marinade on steak, I added 2 TBS Mayo and 2 TBS Sour cream (from a Martha Stewart recipe) makes a great salad dressing.

      Reply
    5. RebeccaJ says

      May 14, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      Speaking of lobster with drawn butter - I am now dairy free. Do you think this sauce would taste good on the lobster?

      Reply
      • Cast Iron Keto says

        June 06, 2022 at 3:55 pm

        Yes! It would be fantastic with lobster.

        Reply

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