Easy Chimichurri Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
22 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
South American
Easy Chimichurri Sauce
Description
This Easy Chimichurri Sauce recipe uses a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley with stalks removed, chopped red onion, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar to balance brightness and acidity. Dried oregano, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper provide herbal depth and mild spice. Extra virgin olive oil is blended in to create a slightly coarse sauce consistency.
The sauce maintains a grainy texture typical of chimichurri, combining fresh herbal and tangy notes with a gentle heat. It can be adjusted by adding more olive oil for a thinner texture. The sauce mixes well with grilled meats, vegetables, or can be drizzled over rice or tossed with pasta. It also works as a salad dressing with added oil.
Chimichurri offers a bright, fresh contrast to richer grilled or roasted foods and can also enliven soups and stews. This recipe yields about 2/3 cup, enough for multiple servings.
The simple food processor method allows quick preparation, making it easy to add fresh flavor to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley stalks removed, fresh
- 1/2 red onion chopped, small
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 120 ml or 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or more to adjust the consistency)
Instructions
- Just combine everything in your food processor and pulse until combined. The chimichurri sauce is supposed to be a little grainy, but feel free to adjust the consistency and texture to your liking. If it's not liquid enough, just add a little more oil. Enjoy! See the usage tips above.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 2/3 cup, suitable for approximately 8 servings of 1 1/2 tablespoons each.
- Use chimichurri as a condiment for grilled foods or mixed into cauliflower or normal rice to add flavor.
- It can also be stirred into soups and stews to provide a zesty lift.
- Add more olive oil to create a salad dressing consistency if desired.
- Serve chimichurri with pasta as an alternative to pesto sauce for a fresh herb twist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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