Chimichurri Sauce
A vibrant South American chimichurri sauce filled with fresh herbs, perfect for drizzling over meats or tossing with veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: South American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients (parsley, cilantro, jalapeño, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper) into a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth yet chunky, about 30 seconds.
- Adjust the flavor with extra vinegar if needed.
- Let the sauce sit for 2-3 hours at room temperature to meld the flavors together.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
Fresh ingredients make a significant difference. For a more rustic texture, pulse instead of completely pureeing the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/chimichurri-sauce/
