Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

January 26, 2016

This chimichurri sauce recipe uses a surprise ingredient to make it thick and creamy! It’s a super easy, paleo, vegan and whole30 compliant addition to many meals!

2 Cups Roughly chopped cilantro, loosely packed
1 Cup Roughly chopped Italian parsley, loosely packed
2 Tbsp Fresh oregano leaves
2 Tsps Garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes, or to taste *
Zest and juice of 1 large lemons
1 Cup Roasted cashews, covered in water and soaked overnight ** (140 grams)
1/2 - 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk ***
Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a high-powered blender (I used my Blendtec) add the cilantro, parsley, oregano leaves, garlic and the lemon zest. Blend until broken down, scraping the sides down as necessary. 2. Drain the soaked...
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Nutritions

Calories
127

Sodium
626mg
26% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
10g
40% DV