By Kristen Mees
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Next time you’re in the kitchen, don’t reach for the salt to season your foods.
Instead, use herbs.
It’s an easy way to be heart-healthy. Need a little inspiration?
Try this Chimichurri recipe, which uses Italian parsley and mint.
Chimichurri is used to baste meats for grilling.
Ingredients
½ cup Olive Oil
2 T Lemon Juice
3 cloves Garlic
1 Cup Parsley, Italian Flat Leaf
¼ Cup Mint
1 tsp Black Pepper
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients into food processor. Chop until smooth.
2. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to blend flavors.
3. Use to baste meats (Chicken, Fish, Pork) while grilling. You can also use as a marinade if you wish. Reserve some to spoon on meat before serving.
4. Chimichurri can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
Want to learn more about how to use herbs to make food flavorful without salt?
Join St. Elizabeth on Tuesday, April 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and get ideas from Dietitian Sheri Kanarek.
You’ll also learn from Cardiologist Jeffrey Reichard, MD about how salt affects your heart health, paint a flowerpot and take home some herbs to get you started with your own herb garden.
To learn more, click here.
