Broccoli Stem Chimichurri
This is the perfect low-waste recipe as the broccoli stems are repurposed to lay the foundation for this non-traditional chimichurri! Featuring parsley, cilantro and garlic to make this an irresistable sauce for pretty much any dish - pizza, veggie burgers, tacos and more!
Servings 10 (click to scale)
Calories 40kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup broccoli
- 1/4 oz fresh parsley chopped
- 1/8 oz fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic peeled, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 oz apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 each Serrano peppers seeded, minced
- 1/8 cup water
- 1/8 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Cut the outer sides off of the broccoli stems on all four sides. Reserve the sides for another dish. Dice the broccoli stems into 3/4 inch pieces. Blanch or steam the broccoli until very tender. Drain, cool and set aside.
- Place all ingredients (except the oil) into a blender. Turn on the blender and stream in the oil a small amount at a time. Process until smooth. Use as a sauce for pizza, veggie burgers, tacos and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g
