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Chimichurri Sauce

Zesty Chimichurri Sauce That Elevates Every Meal!

This Chimichurri Sauce adds vibrant flavor and versatility to grilled meats and veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley substitute with more cilantro if preferred
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro feel free to omit
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano dried oregano works in a pinch
  • 1 small Red Onion or Shallots sub scallions for a milder flavor
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic is best
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust based on spice preference
For the Flavor Enhancers
  • ½ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil avocado oil is a good substitute
  • ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar can be switched to apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice lime juice can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt reduce if using table salt

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chimichurri Sauce
  1. Begin by thoroughly washing your fresh parsley, cilantro, and oregano. Remove the stems and roughly chop them, along with a red onion or shallot and a couple of cloves of garlic. Place all these chopped ingredients into a food processor or blender.
  2. Add the herbs, onion, and garlic into the food processor. Pulse the mixture several times until it's finely minced but not pureed; you want some texture. This should take about 15-20 seconds.
  3. Add red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and kosher salt to your herb mixture. Pulse again for another 10-15 seconds to combine all the flavors.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust with more salt or acid if needed. Optionally, add more red pepper flakes or a seeded jalapeño. Pulse gently to blend adjustments.
  5. Transfer the finished Chimichurri Sauce into a glass jar. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or refrigerate for up to 1-2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 140mgPotassium: 10mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow your chimichurri sauce to sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks.

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