Basil Chimichurri
A vibrant and fresh twist on the classic chimichurri sauce, perfect for elevating grilled meats or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients, rinsing the basil and oregano leaves and peeling the garlic.
- Combine all ingredients into a blender or food processor.
- Pulse the mixture for about 30 seconds until finely chopped, maintaining some texture.
- Taste the chimichurri and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve by transferring to a bowl and letting it sit for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
Store leftovers in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/basil-chimichurri/
