Chimichurri

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups finely chopped parsley (either kind will work, but flat leaf Italian parsley is best)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium shallot (minced // 1 shallot yields ~1/4 cup chopped)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flake
• 2 Tbsp olive oil (extra virgin when possible)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice (for more traditional chimichurri, sub red or white vinegar)
• 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper
• 1 small ripe avocado (cubed // a non-traditional addition, but one that adds healthy fats, fiber, and creaminess!)

Instructions

1. Prepare chimichurri by adding parsley, garlic, shallot, red pepper flake, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a medium mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lemon juice for acidity, salt for flavor, or red pepper flake for heat. Add avocado and toss to combine. Set aside.