Green Cactus Chimichurri Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (27 oz) can tender green cactus pieces, in brine
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/2 lemon , juice of
1/2 lime , juice of
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt & pepper
fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions:

Drain cactus, add to food processor.
Add juice of lemon and lime, garlic and red pepper.
Add fresh cilantro to taste if desired.
Turn on food processor and then stream in about 1/2 cup olive oil, or until makes a nice consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	84.56 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.33g	14%
Sodium	14.36mg	1%
Potassium	7.23mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.65g	0%
Sugars	0.15g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	1%
Protein	0.09g	0%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	3.7mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	492.59 Kcal (2062 kJ)
Calories from fat	489.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.34g	14%
Sodium	83.67mg	1%
Potassium	42.11mg	0%
Total Carbs	3.79g	0%
Sugars	0.89g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	1%
Protein	0.51g	0%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	21.4mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.4

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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