Is Chimichurri Keto?

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KETO VERDICTYES

Bright herb-and-olive-oil sauce with very low net carbs (~0.3g per tbsp; ~2–3g/100g). Excellent for keto as a finishing sauce or marinade—just avoid recipes/brands with added sugar.

Bright herb-and-olive-oil sauce with very low net carbs (~0.3g per tbsp; ~2–3g/100g). Excellent for keto as a finishing sauce or marinade—just avoid recipes/brands with added sugar.

  • Net carbs (100g)0.3g (per 1 tbsp)
  • Keto verdictKeto-friendly
  • CategoryOther

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100g (raw)

Net Carbs
0.3g (per 1 tbsp)
Per 100g
2–3g net carbs / 100g

Source: USDA FoodData Central

WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY

  • Minimal carbs: ~0.3g per tablespoon keeps impact tiny
  • Olive-oil base adds healthy fats without spiking carbs
  • Amplifies flavor so small amounts go a long way within keto macros

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Olive oil provides heart-friendly monounsaturated fats
  • Herbs/garlic deliver antioxidants and polyphenols
  • Vinegar may modestly blunt post-meal glucose responses

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

DIRECT USE

Spoon over grilled ribeye-steak or sirloin-steak; finish with extra parsley and lemon.

MARINADES

Whisk with more olive-oil and a splash of vinegar-apple-cider; marinate chicken-thighs or shrimp.

DIPPING SAUCE

Stir into mayonnaise or sour-cream for a creamy, low-carb dip.

COOKING BASE

Toss through zucchini-noodles or drizzle over cauliflower-rice and roasted asparagus.