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A small white bowl filled with chimichurri sauce. A spoon is scooping out some of the sauce from the bowl.
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Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Homemade chimichurri sauce is a versatile sauce that works great as a marinade or as a sauce to accompany grilled meats, fish, and more. Or serve it as a side dish or snack. Only 15 minutes of prep!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauces, Sides
Cuisine: American, argentinian
Keyword: chimichurri sauce
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup minced garlic
  • 1-2 small de-seeded red chili peppers (I use fresno)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾-1 cup extra virgin olive oil (buy the best you can afford)
  • salt and pepper to taste (I use 1 tbsp of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chopped parsley, red chilies, and minced garlic.
  • Add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Let the chimichurri sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Adjust the salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.

Notes

STORAGE: Store chimichurri sauce in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg