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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Chimichurri Sauce is herbaceous and savory with a hint of spice, making it the ultimate condiment. This versatile sauce adds bright flavor to grilled meats, vegetables, grain bowls and more, and it takes just 10 minutes to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Resting time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Argentinian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Marcie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Italian flat leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 small shallot peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar I recommend adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar initially, then add up to 1 tablespoon more for added tang
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Place the parsley leaves, shallot, garlic and oregano in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, or until it reaches the desired consistency, scraping down the sides as necessary. If you don't have a food processor, you can easily prepare this by chopping these ingredients by hand.
    3/4 cup Italian flat leaf parsley leaves, 1 small shallot, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Scrape the parsley mixture into a medium bowl, then add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
    1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Let the chimichurri sauce stand for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pro tip:  Make the sauce in advance as it gets better with time. For best results, allow the sauce stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving. 
  • Recipe yields about 1/2 cup of chimichurri sauce.
  • Store leftover sauce in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.  
  • For extra spice, sub the red pepper flakes with your favorite chili pepper.
  • Serve over roasted or grilled meats or vegetables, drizzle over grain bowls or use as a marinade!

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg