Chimichurri Sauce
Similar to pesto and commonly served with grilled beef, chimichurri sauce is a boldly-flavored condiment made with fresh herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, packed (optional - substitute more parsley)
- 1 to 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Dash of hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, hot sauce, salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the work bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings, add a little more olive oil if desired and pulse to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and use as desired.
- Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Tips for Making This Recipe
In an effort to keep the fat and calories in check, this recipe uses less olive oil than most. Depending on how you plan to use the sauce, feel free to add more as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g