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Easy Chimichurri Sauce
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Easy Chimichurri Sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Chimichurri is a vibrant and super, flavorful sauce primarily made of parsley, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. This sauce originated from Argentina and now is known worldwide.

Cuisine: Argentine
Keyword: Chimichurri, Dipping Sauce, Marinade, Marinate, Sauce
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 shallot
  • 4 garlic cloves, add more if you like the garlicky taste
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano
  • 1 cup packed, fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions

  1. In a food processor, add shallot, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Pulse until roughly chopped. Stop and scrape down the sides. Add oregano, parsley, and basil. Slowly add olive oil while pulsing. Stop and scrape down the sides once more. You may stop pulsing when herbs are finely chopped. Stir in salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

  2. Use right away to drizzle over meats, seafood, veggies, or as a dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes

May store in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.