Grilled Heart with Chimichurri

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Grilled Heart with Chimichurri is a savory dish featuring a whole beef or lamb heart, marinated and grilled, then sliced and served with a vibrant, herb-packed chimichurri sauce. It's a classic from Argentine and Uruguayan cuisine, where organ meats are celebrated and prepared with bold, fresh flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is extremely high in protein and virtually carbohydrate-free, providing a rich source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories, depending on the size of the heart and the amount of oil in the sauce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	450 mg
Iron	6 mg
Zinc	7 mg
Vitamin B12	12 µg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Selenium	30 µg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 150 g grilled heart + 2 tbsp chimichurri) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culinarily, it's a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, transforming a humble, muscular organ into a tender, flavorful centerpiece. Nutritionally, heart is one of the most nutrient-dense cuts of meat, offering exceptional amounts of CoQ10, a compound vital for cellular energy.