Description
This Easy Homemade Chimichurri Sauce Recipe is a vibrant and flavorful sauce perfect for adding a burst of freshness to grilled meats or vegetables. With a combination of parsley, garlic, shallots, and tangy red wine vinegar, this sauce is easy to make and versatile.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh Italian parsley, loosely packed
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 tablespoons shallots, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (dry works okay too, but fresh is more fragrant)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- ½ – ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients as listed.
- Blend: In a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, shallots, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and red chili pepper flakes. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Olive Oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and slightly smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve: Transfer the chimichurri sauce to a serving bowl and use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- This chimichurri sauce can be customized with additional herbs like cilantro or mint for a unique flavor profile.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red chili pepper flakes or add a fresh chili pepper to the blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Homemade sauce, Chimichurri recipe, Easy condiment