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Creamy Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Creamy Chimichurri Sauce Recipe - Bright and herbaceous Chimichurri becomes a wonderfully creamy sauce by adding just one simple, tangy ingredient. Enjoy Creamy Chimichurri as a sauce, dip, or dressing!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American , American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Italian parsley stems and leaves
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 ½ cups sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Set out a large food processor. Place the parsley, oregano, vinegar, cumin, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper in the bowl. Cover and pulse until the parsley in finely chopped.
  2. Then add the sour cream. Puree until smooth. Taste, then add additional salt if needed.
  3. Cover the creamy chimichurri and refrigerate until ready to serve. The sauce will thicken as it chills.

Notes

  • Can’t find parsley? You can make chimichurri with a large bunch or cilantro, arugula, or watercress as well!
  • Keep this sauce covered in the fridge for up to one week.
  • Makes 3 cups total, about 12 servings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 331IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 331IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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