5.0 from 9 votes
Spicy Chimichurri Sauce
Fresh, herbaceous, and spicy, this fiery Spicy Chimichurri Sauce is just begging to be served on top of grilled proteins. And fellow cilantro-haters will appreciate this no cilantro parsley chimichurri.
Prep Time
7 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 8 servings (Makes 1 cup)
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley (around 1 to 1 ½ cups, packed)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Serrano peppers
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the parsley. Cut the stems off of the serrano peppers. *I buzz the seeds and pith right into the chimichurri to maximize the spice. If you prefer, remove the seeds and pith from the serrano peppers.
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender, and puree for 20 seconds.
- Remove lid, scrape down sides, and puree for another 5-10 seconds.
- For best results, wait at least 2 hours before use to let the flavors develop.
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
- *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
- Don't taste the sauce right away. I think freshly made chimichurri resembles the taste of grass clippings. It NEEDS time to sit before it tastes truly awesome. I recommend tasting after 2 hours to see if you’re pleased with the level of heat, if you need to add a pinch more salt, etc.
- Don't taste the sauce right away. I think freshly made chimichurri resembles the taste of grass clippings. It NEEDS time to sit before it tastes truly awesome. I recommend tasting after 2 hours to see if you’re pleased with the level of heat, if you need to add a pinch more salt, etc.
Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
58mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
690IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (Makes 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.