Easy Chimichurri Sauce

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Chimichurri is an uncooked sauce used for grilled meat; it originated in Argentina and Uruguay. The dominant flavors are parsley and garlic.

Submitted by Chef Nate

Updated on January 4, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

167	Calories
17g	Fat
3g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Sodium 239mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g	1%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 104mg	2%

* 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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