Sweetbread Skewers with Chimichurri
Sweetbread Skewers with Chimichurri is a savory grilled dish featuring marinated and skewered sweetbreads (the thymus gland of a calf or lamb), traditionally served with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. The skewers are typically seasoned with garlic, oregano, and vinegar before grilling, and the chimichurri adds a fresh, tangy kick with parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. This dish is a popular street food and barbecue staple in Argentina and Uruguay, often enjoyed at asados (social barbecues).
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Sweetbread Skewers with Chimichurri are high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making them a rich source of B vitamins, iron, and zinc. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, depending on the portion size and amount of oil in the chimichurri.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 42 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.8 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
Per 4 skewers (about 150 g of sweetbreads with chimichurri) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Sweetbreads are a prized offal in many culinary traditions, valued for their tender, mild flavor and creamy texture when cooked properly. Nutritionally, they are an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential minerals like selenium and phosphorus, often overlooked in modern diets.
