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A Must-Try Chimichurri Sauce

5 (1 rating)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 14 servings
Total Time 5 minutes
This cilantro chimichurri recipe is afresh twist on classic version with a mix of fresh cilantro and parsley giving this sauce a punch of freshness.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shallot
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano can substitute ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup packed fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place shallot, jalapeño and garlic in a food processor, and process until  finely chopped.
  • Add oregano, red wine vinegar and seasonings. Pulse couple more times until blended.
  • Then add parsley and cilantro. Process until herbs are chopped into small pieces, but not completely smooth. (TIP: over-processing parsley will make the sauce too bitter.)
  • While processor is running, pour in olive oil. (NOTE: Again, don't run the processor for too long, because the oil will break down too much and the sauce can get overly bitter.)
  • Cover and let it marinade for at least an hour. Refrigerate it, if not using right away. Bring it to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Yields: 1 ¾ cups
HOW TO STORE: Freeze leftover chimichurri sauce in ice cube tray. Once frozen, transfer into a ziplock bag and store for up to 3 months. When you need some chimichurri, simply defrost the ice cubes and allow the chimichurri to come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 171mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 482IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.