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Best Chimichurri Sauce

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.  

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Place the parsley, cilantro, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, vinegar, and oil,  and pulse several times.
  3. Taste and add more salt and/or vinegar, if desired.
  4. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.