Best Chimichurri Sauce

Name: Best Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup parsley; ¼ cup cilantro; 5 cloves garlic; ¼ cup onion; ½ cup red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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5.0

9 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6
Calories
176 kcal
Course
Condiments

Best Chimichurri Sauce

Kaitlin Leblanc

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This Best Chimichurri Sauce really is simply the best. We can't rave enough about it. So fresh and vibrant, and unbelievably delicious on grilled meats and vegetables. Serve immediately to retain the vibrant colors.

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup parsley fresh, flat-leaf, roughly chopped
¼ cup cilantro fresh, roughly chopped
5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
¼ cup onion roughly chopped
½ cup red bell pepper seeded and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon oregano dried
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more, for more heat
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Place the parsley, cilantro, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped.
Add the onion, bell pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, vinegar, and oil, and pulse several times.
Taste and add more salt and/or vinegar, if desired.
Use immediately, or transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 2 days. (Note: the vibrant green will diminish the longer it sits in the fridge).

Notes

Fresh is the way to go with the sauce. Especially fresh parsley and cilantro.
The sauce is great as soon as it is prepared, but it's even better after it sits in an air-tight container with a lid in the fridge for a few hours. The bright green color will lessen somewhat the longer it sits, but it will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To add a little zip to the sauce, increase the red pepper flakes to 1 tsp, or even more heat with 1 tbsp.
This sauce is amazing with steak, but it's also good on roasted veggies, baked potatoes, and in or on an omelet.
The sauce freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 894IU (18%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	176kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	395mg	16%
Potassium	84mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	894IU	18%
Vitamin C	24mg	27%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%