Chimichurri sauce is a tangy herbal accompaniment that can liven up any meat or poultry dish.

Makes 1/2 cup

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (1/2-1 bunch)
1 small clove garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper or cayenne pepper

Chop parsley and garlic together on a cutting board until the parsley is finely minced. Transfer to a medium bowl, add vinegar, oil, salt and chipotle (or cayenne) pepper; stir to combine.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per 2 tablespoons: 49 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 149 mg sodium; 88 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv).

Exchanges: 1 fat

0 Carbohydrate Servings