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Cilantro Chimichurri

Cilantro chimichurri is a delicious fresh herb condiment for meat or fish. Make this recipe to add refreshing flavor to your favorite foods.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions finely diced (green and white parts)
  • 1 fresno chili pepper or red jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

By Hand method:
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  1. Remove and discard stems from parsley, cilantro and oregano. Finely chop all herbs and place into a bowl.
  2. Remove and discard ends of green onion, then finely slice the onion using both white and green parts. Add to bowl with fresh herbs.
  3. With the side of your knife, smash each garlic clove and then use knife to finely mince garlic. Add to bowl with herbs and onion.
  4. Remove seeds and stem from chile pepper and slice into thin strips. Turn pepper crosswise and finely mince, then add to bowl with other ingredients.
  5. Add vinegar, lemon juice, seasonings and olive oil to same bowl. Stir to combine and let sit at room temperature for at least an hour prior to using or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Food Processor method:
  1. Using a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic and green onions in a food processor and pulse several times to chop fine. Carefully scrape out of processor and place in a bowl.
  2. Remove seeds and stem from chile pepper and slice into thin strips. Turn crosswise and finely mince, then add to bowl with other ingredients.
  3. Add vinegar, lemon juice, seasonings and olive oil to bowl. Stir to combine and let sit at room temperature for at least an hour prior to using or cover and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Will keep up to 3 days if refrigerated in a sealed container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 201mg (8%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 652IU (13%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 201mg 8%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 652IU 13%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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