Name: Chimichurri Skewers
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup agave; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 12 oz. cubed steak, chicken, pork, or additional vegetables; 1 pineapple, cubed; 1 red bell pepper, cubed; Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 min.

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Chimichurri Skewers

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

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Shake up your weeknight dinner with saucy chimichurri skewers. Cubes of sweet and tart pineapple pair perfectly with your favorite protein and a drizzle of tangy and smoky chimichurri sauce. Serve with rice, Beachside Fruit Cup, and Brazilian-Style Cheese Buns for a full churrasco experience.

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Serves 3 to 4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 20 minutes

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Ingredients

1 package Chimichurri Churrasco Spice ‘n Easy mix

1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup agave 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 oz. cubed steak, chicken, pork, or additional vegetables 1 pineapple, cubed 1 red bell pepper, cubed Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 min.

Directions

Step 1 Prepare marinade

Step 2 In a medium bowl, combine Chimichurri Churrasco Spice ‘n Easy mix, cilantro, lime juice, and agave. Slowly add olive oil while whisking until well-combined. Remove and reserve 3/4 cup marinade.

Step 3 Marinate protein

Step 4 Add your protein of choice to bowl with remaining marinade. Cover and marinate for 20 min. or up to 8 hours in the fridge.

Step 5 Assemble skewers

Step 6 Preheat grill or grill pan for high heat. Add pineapple, peppers, and marinated protein pieces to skewers, alternating pieces.

Step 7 Grill skewers and serve

Step 8 Working in batches of 3 to 4 skewers at a time, grill skewers for 3 to 4 min. per side until protein is fully cooked. Let rest for 5 min. Serve with reserved chimichurri sauce.