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Chimichurri Sauce

Easy Chimichurri Sauce: A Fresh Twist on Flavorful Condiments

This Easy Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant condiment that adds flavor to any dish, perfect for busy weeknights and barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley tightly packed
  • ½ cup Fresh Oregano tightly packed
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil choose a quality oil
  • 1-2 Red Chili Peppers finely chopped
  • 1-2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoon Warm Water optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Food processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and thoroughly dry 1 cup of fresh parsley and ½ cup of fresh oregano.
  2. Finely chop the prepared parsley and oregano using a sharp knife or pulse them in a food processor.
  3. Peel and mince 4 to 6 cloves of garlic, adjusting based on your preference.
  4. Select 1 to 2 red chili peppers, remove seeds if desired, and finely chop them.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, oregano, minced garlic, and chopped chilies (or flakes).
  6. Pour in red wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice to the bowl and mix well.
  7. Mix in dried thyme, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and sea salt.
  8. Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. If too thick, add 2 tablespoons of warm water and stir until desired consistency is reached.
  11. Allow the sauce to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh herbs and allow the chimichurri sauce to rest before serving.

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