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Easy Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Ready in 5 minutes and bursting with bold, herby goodness, this Easy Chimichurri Sauce is about to become your new go-to for leveling up anything off the grill! Made with fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, it’s the fastest way to make all your grilled meats and veggies taste next-level delicious.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves from about 1 bunch
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Roughly chop the parsley leaves and add them to a small food processor or blender along with the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pulse 20-30 times, or until well combined and parsley is finely chopped. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes, or even a few hours!, so the flavors can meld together.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes roughly 1/2 cup of sauce, or 8 tablespoons.
- Olive oil: Use a high-quality extra virgin oil for the best flavor.
- Blender vs. processor: A small food processor works best for this. A full-size blender can struggle with the small amount and may over-puree the sauce.
- Prep ahead: Chimichurri can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Just give it a stir before serving, and let it come to room temp for best flavor.
- Storing leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays for single-serve portions!
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
