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Simple Senior Recipe for a Fresh Chimichurri

Simple senior Recipe fresh chimichurri

Nutritious living should be simple and accessible. With that in mind, we’re sharing a simple senior recipe that’s a perfect example of how you can create something wonderful from everyday ingredients. This vibrant Broccoli Stem Chimichurri is a simple senior recipe and a brilliant way to use broccoli stems, turning them into a bright, zesty, and incredibly versatile sauce. It’s perfect for drizzling over grilled vegetables, a salad dressing, or serving with your favorite protein.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup broccoli stems, diced
  • 1/4 oz fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/8 oz fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 oz apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 of a serrano pepper, seeded and minced (or more to taste)
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/8 cup canola oil

Instructions:

1. First, prepare the broccoli stems by cutting off the tough outer layer on all four sides. Dice the tender inner part into 3/4-inch pieces.
2. Next, blanch or steam the diced broccoli until it’s very tender. Drain and let it cool completely.
3. Place all the ingredients except for the oil into a blender.
4. With the blender running on low, slowly stream in the canola oil until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

You can enjoy fresh, creative, and delicious dining at the Robson Senior Living communities in Arizona. Our dining teams in Chandler at Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes and in the Buckeye area at Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek treat dining as more than just a meal. Menus are crafted by Executive Chefs and feature a variety of made-from-scratch dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Each senior community offers elegant fine dining to casual grab-and-go fare. This focus on exceptional dining is just one of the many ways we help residents lead vibrant, fulfilling lives.