How to Make Easy Chimichurri Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to add a burst of flavor to your grilled meats, then look no further than this easy chimichurri sauce recipe. This vibrant and herbaceous sauce is a staple in Argentinian cuisine and is the perfect accompaniment to steak, chicken, or fish. It's also incredibly simple to make and requires just a handful of fresh ingredients.

Chimichurri sauce is known for its bright green color and tangy, garlicky flavor. The combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vi...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
  • ⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1 red jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine water, oregano, and salt in a small bowl and set aside until oregano has softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot, and jalapeno in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water-oregano mixture and red wine vinegar and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  • Cover chimichurri sauce and let sit at room temperature until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 239mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg