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Quick and Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Quick and Easy Chimichurri Sauce for Flavor-Packed Dishes

Quick and easy chimichurri sauce transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary meals with fresh herbs and zesty vinegar.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Substitute curly parsley if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Increase parsley if not a fan.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best flavor impact.
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended for richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar White wine vinegar can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh can also be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice tolerance.
  • to taste Salt Enhance taste as needed.
  • to taste Black Pepper Enhance taste as needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Adjust to taste for extra zing.

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse fresh parsley and cilantro under cold water and pat dry. Remove the thick stems.
  2. In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until roughly chopped.
  3. Pour olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice into the food processor. Pulse again until well combined but chunky.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed. Pulse briefly to mix adjustments.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl or jar. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Letting the sauce sit for a couple of hours enhances the flavors. Store in an airtight container.

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