Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri sauce is a vibrant and flavorful sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. It is commonly used as a marinade or condiment for grilled meats.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1/2 cup
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Fresh parsley - 1 cup, chopped
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the sauce is well combined and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the chimichurri sauce to a jar or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve as a marinade for grilled meats or as a condiment for roasted vegetables.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 50
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Sugar: 0g