Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce

Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce

This chimichurri sauce recipe is fabulous. A staple in Argentinian and Uruguayan cuisines, this green sauce is steadily growing in popularity across the American restaurant landscape. This herby, garlicky, tangy, and spicy condiment is great on all kinds of grilled meats.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley, stems removed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Combine parsley, cilantro, oil, oregano, garlic, vinegar, salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a blender.

Step 2
Pulse 2 to 3 times; scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Repeat pulsing and scraping until a thick sauce forms, about 12 times.

Chef’s Note:

To remove parsley leaves from stems, hold the bunch in one hand and run a chef's knife straight down the stem at a 45-degree angle.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255
Calories
27g
Fat
3g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat27g 35%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Sodium305mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars0g
Protein1g
Vitamin C26mg 128%
Calcium52mg 4%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium153mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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