Chimichurri Sauce!
Chimichurri sauce is a herbaceous condiment, delicious on avocado toast, veggies, seafood, chicken, and more! My favorite way to use this sauce is to serve it with grilled shrimp and veggies. If you’re local in Charleston, you can order this dish from Atlyss Food Co., a meal delivery service offering healthy meals to your door.
Chimichurri sauce is loaded with fresh herbs, like parsley, oregano, & cilantro, making it a health-promoting condiment. Herbs are packed with medicinal properties. In fact, herbs have been used for their medicinal properties for thousands of years, in particular, Chinese Medicine. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese culture and the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Benefits of Herbs in Chinese Medicine:
Parsley is known for its ability to tonify blood. It also helps to regulate water retention and eliminate toxins because it has an affinity for the bladder and kidneys.
Cilantro has an affinity for the spleen, stomach, lungs, & large intestine. It promotes digestion, aids in nausea, vomiting. It enhances the flushing of waste & toxins and promotes mental clarity.
Oregano is known for its strong antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. In TCM oregano is used to treat colds, flus, fungal infections and stomach disorders. It has an affinity for the spleen, hearts, kidney & liver.
If you live in the Charleston area and have not heard of Atlyss Food Co., let me introduce you.
Atlyss Food Co delivers fresh, delicious meals, condiments, juices, and locally sourced staples like eggs, cheese, dairy, and produce. Atlyss values local produce grown organically and sustainably, livestock that is raised ethically, and practices environmentally conscious business practices.
How it works:
There is a new menu posted weekly on Saturdays
Order online by midnight on Tuesdays
Meals get delivered to your door the following Sunday (or pickup in N. Charleston)
This week Atlyss is offering this delicious Chimichurri sauce served over zucchini cakes or Wishbone Heritage Farms Italian sausage, crispy potatoes, and a summer salad!
Be sure to follow Atlyss Food Co. on Instagram and get on their email list for weekly menu updates!
Chimichurri Sauce in 10 Minutes!
Perfect for adding to pasta, dressings, avocado toast, seafood, chicken, and more! My favorite way to use this sauce is to serve it with grilled shrimp and veggies.
Makes 1.5 cups | Time: 10 minutes
1 Fresno chile, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp oregano, finely chopped
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Directions:
Combine shallot, chile, garlic, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, stir/whisk in oil. Taste and adjust to taste
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
If you make this recipe and enjoy it, be sure to tag @AKFunctionalNutrition & @Atlyssfoodsco on Instagram!