California Avocado and Hatch Chile Chimichurri

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 370

Total Fat 37g

Saturated Fat 5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 27g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 320mg

Total Carbs 10g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 3g

Potassium 390mg

Vitamin A 80 mcg; Vitamin C 28 mg; Calcium 40 mg; Iron 1.4 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 75 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.27 g.

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8%; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Fresh California Avocados and roasted Hatch chiles give classic chimichurri a flavorful and creamy twist. It makes a delicious topping for grilled meats, vegetables and more. This avocado chimichurri also is a flavorful dipping sauce for fresh breads or toast.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

4 cloves garlic or equivalent garlic paste 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley, leaves only 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, optional 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup diced Hatch chile 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/4" dice 1/4 tsp. sea salt, or to taste 1 pinch red chile flakes, or to taste

In a food processor or blender, pulse the garlic, parsley and oregano to chop and combine. Add the oil and vinegar and blend until smooth.
Gently fold in the diced chiles and avocado.
Season to taste with sea salt and red chile flakes. You may serve immediately but the flavor is even better if you let the chimichurri rest for about a half an hour at room temperature.

Serving Suggestion: Serve this California Avocado Hatch Chile Chimichurri sauce over grilled vegetables, beef, chicken or seafood. It’s also delicious for dipping fresh bread, spreading on toast and drizzling on sandwiches.

Beverage Pairing: What you serve with the chimichurri sauce may influence wine beverage pairings or consider sparkling water for a non-alcohol-based drink.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Editor's Note

For a chunkier avocado chimichurri skip the food processor/blender step. Finely mince the garlic and herbs by hand and just combine with the other ingredients.

Hatch chiles can vary in size. We recommend that you buy more than you think you might need and if there is extra try it with one of these other California Avocado recipes with Hatch chiles.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.