MEATBALLS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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This South American condiment, featuring fresh cilantro and parsley, is more than just a sauce for tossing with meatballs. You'll want plenty for extra dipping. -Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 20 (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (22 ounces) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup packed Italian flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Prepare meatballs according to package directions., Meanwhile, place garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Add vinegar. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss meatballs with a little more than half of the chimichurri sauce. Transfer to a platter. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.