KetoFLEX 12/3 Kitchen: Herbal Enhancements

With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to enrich your meals with fresh herbs. These flavorful additions not only enhance every dish but also support brain health. Work to incorporate these phytonutrient-rich powerhouses into every meal, elevating the flavor profile while also boosting mental clarity.

This month’s recipes for our PreCODE and ReCODE members include Almond Herbed Cheese Spread, Dairy-Free Pesto, and Chimichurri Sauce (recipe below.)

Chimichurri Sauce

Want to add a Latin twist to any meal? This herb-packed sauce, with Argentinean origins, adds an instant burst of freshness to any meal. It’s quite easy to make, requiring just a few pulses of your food processor or blender. Drizzle on salads, cooked vegetables, any low-carb pasta, or with any approved protein of your choice.

Yield: 12 Tablespoons

Ingredients:

● 1 1/2 cups chopped parsley, packed tightly
● 6.5 tbsp high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
● 1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped
● 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
● 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
● 1 tsp lemon zest
● 1 tsp dried oregano
● 1/2 tsp salt
● Optional: add cayenne if you enjoy spice

Directions:

1) Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.

2) Blend for about 20 seconds or until the ingredients are combined but not fully pureed. (You want some texture.)

3) Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator.