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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Fresh parsley and garlic give this easy Argentinian chimichurri sauce a bright and zippy flavor and is the perfect complement to lighten up grilled steak, chicken, or vegetables.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley , leaves only, stems removed
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro , leaves only, stems removed
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano , leaves only, stems removed
  • ⅓ cup roughly chopped red onion or shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic , peeled
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.

Notes

  • Make this sauce ahead of time and refrigerate for 1-3 days before serving. 
  • Feel free to omit the cilantro or oregano, and make up the amount by using the Italian parsley instead. 

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: 16Serving

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.