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Whole30 Creamy Chimichurri Sauce - This chimichurri sauce uses a surprise ingredient to make it thick and creamy! It's a super easy, paleo, vegan and whole30 compliant addition to many meals! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cilantro loosely packed, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Italian parsley loosely packed, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • Large lemon zest and juice
  • 1 cup roasted cashews soaked in water overnight
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a high-powered blender, add the cilantro, parsley, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and the lemon zest. Blend until broken down, scraping the sides down as necessary.
  • Drain the soaked cashews and then add them into the blender along with the lemon juice and 3/4 cup almond milk. Blend on the highest speed until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute or so, scraping down the sides as necessary. If you want a thinner sauce, add in a little bit more milk.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, and adjust level of spiciness if needed.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 31mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.