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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Chimichurri Sauce blends fresh herbs including parsley, cilantro, and oregano with garlic, onion, and spices, emulsified in olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. It provides a vibrant, tangy accompaniment for grilled meats or vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
67 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves only, stems removed, fresh, Italian
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves only, stems removed, fresh
- ¼ cup oregano leaves only, stems removed, fresh
- ⅓ cup onion roughly chopped, or shallots
- 3 cloves garlic , peeled
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- To the container of a blender or food processor, add the parsley, oregano, cilantro, onion, and garlic and pulse to mince. Add the red pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice and pulse 2-3 times to mix. Season with kosher salt and add more to taste. Or, finely mince all of the ingredients with a sharp knife, then whisk with the olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a bowl or shake in a covered glass jar.
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Notes
- Prepare the sauce 1-3 days ahead and refrigerate to allow flavors to develop fully.
- Omit cilantro or oregano if desired, increasing parsley to maintain the herb balance.
- Use either a blender for quick mincing or finely chop by hand for more texture control.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6.6mg
(7%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.