Description
Chimichurri sauce is a vibrant, herbaceous condiment that adds a zesty kick to your meals. Bursting with fresh parsley, garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this versatile sauce enhances everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will elevate your culinary experience and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and rinse all fresh herbs under cold water; pat dry.
- Finely chop parsley and oregano using a sharp knife.
- Peel and mince garlic cloves until fine.
- In a bowl, combine chopped herbs and minced garlic, then add red wine vinegar; mix well.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while stirring continuously to emulsify.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.
- Allow the sauce to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg