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Chimichurri Sauce

A vibrant and tangy Argentine sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil, perfect for grilled meats and vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Argentinian, South American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

Herbs and Seasonings
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Finely chop the parsley and cilantro, and mince the garlic.
Mix the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped herbs, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and red wine vinegar until well combined.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chimichurri can be made a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld together.

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