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Easy Chimichurri Sauce
5 from 66 votes

Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Easy Chimichurri Sauce combines fresh flat-leaf parsley, red onion, garlic, and lemon juice with apple cider vinegar and dried herbs, blended with olive oil to create a zesty, herby condiment. It has a slightly grainy texture and a bright, tangy flavor with mild heat from red pepper flakes. This versatile sauce enhances grilled foods or can be added to rice, soups, or pasta for a fresh flavor boost.

Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 22 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American

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

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  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22

% 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.