Description
Homemade Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant green condiment that bursts with fresh herbs and zesty flavors. The smooth texture, punctuated by the crunch of garlic and the tang of vinegar, creates a delightful experience that elevates any dish it accompanies.
Ingredients
- Fresh Parsley: 1 cup, finely chopped
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Red Wine Vinegar: 1/4 cup
- Olive Oil: 1/2 cup
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon, dried
- Red Pepper Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped parsley, cilantro, and minced garlic.
- Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the herb mixture.
- Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Let the chimichurri sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time; the flavors improve after a day in the fridge.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if fresh ones are unavailable, but use less (1/3 of the amount).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 120 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1 gram
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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