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Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

A hand-chopped herb sauce with cilantro, parsley, garlic and a little heat. One jar covers several dinners, from grilled steak to roasted potatoes.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

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Course: Appetizers & Snacks, Dinner Recipes, Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean, South American
Keyword: cilantro chimichurri sauce, quick
Servings: 12 Tablespoons
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

Equipment

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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 small red chili or red jalapeño
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
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Instructions

Instructions

  • Finely chop the cilantro, parsley and oregano and add them to a small bowl.
  • Mince the garlic and chili and add them to the herbs.
  • Stir in the olive oil, vinegar and salt, if using.
  • Let the sauce rest at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

 
Swap the red wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or lemon juice. Use 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in place of the fresh chili. Refrigerate up to a week or freeze in an ice cube tray up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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