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Chimichurri Recipe (Chimichurri Sauce)
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Chimichurri Recipe

Chimichurri is a timeless Argentinian sauce made with oil, garlic and fresh herbs, a perfect sauce or marinade for grilled meats, seafood, veggies and more. Easy to make and ready in minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian
Keyword: chimichurri, cilantro, jalapeno, parsley, shallot
Servings: 8
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon   minced fresh oregano  dried is good, too (optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil  (or use canola oil or corn oil)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon  red pepper flakes, or more to taste (or use 1 jalapeno or serrano, minced)
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust for salt and other seasonings if you’d like.
  • Use right away, or refrigerate for up to a day. It is best at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg