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April 1, 2025 <600 calories/serving

Broccoli Stem Chimichurri

This is the perfect low-waste recipe as the broccoli stems are re-purposed to lay the foundation for this non-traditional chimichurri. Featuring parsley, cilantro and garlic to make this an irresistible sauce for pretty much any dish – pizza, veggie burgers, tacos and more!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: (click to scale)

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
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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
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