Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
A flavorful and delicious homemade Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce recipe that is perfect with a variety of meats and side dishes!
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup light olive oil
- ⅛ cup fresh cilantro
- ⅛ cup fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon shallot minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Blend: In a food processor, add ½ cup fresh parsley, ⅓ cup light olive oil, ⅛ cup fresh cilantro, ⅛ cup fresh basil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon shallot, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pulse several times until the consistency is smooth.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust any seasonings to your liking - add additional olive oil for a thinner consistency.
- Serve: Use on your favorite recipe - we love it on this perfectly grilled flank steak!
Notes
- Garlic Cloves: if you are more sensitive to spice, feel free to start with just 1 garlic clove! You can always add another one.
- Storage: keep this sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Yield: This makes approx. 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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