Argentinian Chimichurri Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Argentinian
Argentinian Chimichurri Recipe
Description
The recipe for Argentinian Chimichurri blends herbs like cilantro and parsley with diced onion, garlic, seasoning, cooking oil, and vinegar until smooth. This blending creates a uniform sauce contrasting with the traditional stirred chimichurri, which is chunkier with oil added last. The vinegar provides acidity to balance the herb and garlic flavors, while red pepper flakes introduce mild heat. Salt and pepper season accordingly.
This chimichurri can be served immediately, enhancing grilled meats or vegetables with its fresh and tangy profile. Its smooth texture distributes flavor evenly when used as a sauce or dipping oil.
The sauce can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours before serving, allowing flavors to meld further. Different preparation methods—fully blended, stirred, or a hybrid pulsed style—offer variety in texture and flavor intensity.
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
- ½ cup cilantro
- ½ cup parsley
- ½ onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- ½ teaspoon Italian blend seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ⅓ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all chimichurri ingredients in a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth. (SEE NOTE)
- Serve immediately, or can be stored (covered) at room temperature up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 cup of chimichurri sauce, enough for several servings.
- The blended preparation creates a smooth texture compared to the traditional stirred version.
- You can pulse all ingredients except oil, then stir in the oil last for a hybrid texture variation.
- Store the sauce covered at room temperature for up to 24 hours to develop flavors before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 421IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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