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A bowl of chimichurri on a cutting board

Authentic Chimichurri Sauce

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A sauce made with cilantro, parsley, and serrano peppers perfect on your favorite meats.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Argentinian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor optional
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup parsley chopped
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot minced
  • tbsp garlic about 4 cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oregano chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper chopped

Instructions
 

Using a food processor

  • Add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, shallots, serrano pepper, and oregano. Pulse until the herbs are chopped finely. Slowly add the red wine vinegar, salt, and olive oil. Pulse to mix.

Chopping by hand

  • Combine the all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Allow the sauce to rest at room temperature for at least an hour before using to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quarter cupCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 76mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 412IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword Cilantro, Fresh, Quick and Easy
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