Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
South American, American
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy)
Description
The Chimichurri Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy) brings together a bunch of Italian parsley, scallions, garlic, and olive oil blended to a smooth consistency. The optional jalapeño and red pepper flakes add customizable heat levels. Lime juice balances the flavors with acidity, while salt and pepper season it. The sauce's vibrant green color and fresh herbal taste make it a versatile condiment. It can be refrigerated to develop flavors further and served alongside grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables to add brightness and spice. Its straightforward preparation means it can be quickly made fresh as needed or kept chilled for future use.
Ingredients
- 1 Italian parsley bunch
- 4 scallions (just the green parts)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 jalapeño (optional, for extra spice)
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients for the chimichurri sauce. Trim off the hard stems of the parsley and use only the green parts of the scallions.
- Place all of the ingredients into the blender. Note: you can omit the jalapeño and red pepper flakes for a milder flavor.
- Blend everything together until the sauce becomes smooth in texture.
- Keep it refrigerated until you're ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 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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