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Grilled Vegetables with Chimichurri Sauce
This grilled vegetable dish is paired with a fresh chimichurri sauce made from parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. The vegetables are seasoned and grilled for a smoky flavor that complements the herbaceous, tangy sauce.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves only, stems removed, fresh, Italian
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves only, stems removed, fresh
- ¼ cup oregano leaves only, stems removed, fresh
- ⅓ cup onion roughly chopped, or shallots
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Grilled Vegetables
- 2 portabella mushroom
- 1 eggplant
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 red onion
- 1 bunch asparagus thick
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
For the Chimichurri Sauce
- To the container of a blender or food processor, add the parsley, oregano, cilantro, onion, and garlic and pulse to mince. Add the red pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice and pulse 2-3 times to mix. Season with kosher salt and add more to taste. Or, finely mince all of the ingredients with a sharp knife, then whisk with the olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a bowl or shake in a covered glass jar. Make ahead and store in the refrigerator 1-3 days or until ready to serve.
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For the Grilled Vegetables
- Get the full set of instructions for the best easy grilled vegetables here.
Notes
- Prepare the chimichurri up to three days in advance and keep refrigerated to develop flavors.
- If desired, omit cilantro or oregano and make up the quantity with Italian parsley to adjust the herb blend.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1179mg
(49%)
Potassium
591mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1730IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
46.1mg
(51%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1730IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 46.1mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.