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Authentic Chimichurri Recipe

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Herby chimichurri recipe with fresh cilantro, parsley, and garlic. Perfect on grilled steaks, roasted chicken, rice and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Argentina
Calories: 103
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch Flat Parsley ½ cup parsley leaves
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste
  • 1/2 whole Chili Pepper or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, adjust based on spice level

Equipment

  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef Knife
  • 1 Mesh Strainer
  • 1 Microplane optional - great for mincing garlic
  • 1 Food processor optional

Method
 

  1. Step 1
    Rinse the parsley and pat dry. Remove the stems, and keep the leaves and tender stems.
  2. Step 2
    Use a chef's knife and wooden cutting board to rough chop the oregano, cilantro, and parsley.
    Mince the garlic and add it to the chopped greens. Tip: Use a microplane to mince garlic finely.
  3. Step 3
    Mix the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes with the greens.
    Allow it to marinate for a few minutes (5-10) before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 498IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

TopTip

  • Use a sharp chef knife with a steady cutting board
  • Opt for fresh cilantro and parsley for the best chimichurri sauce.

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