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An angled shot of a jar of Chimichurri sauce that sits on a dark gray surface. A spoon has been dipped into the sauce & rests inside the clear glass jar. The jar is surrounded by fresh herbs & a slice of lemon.

10-Minute Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

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  • Author: Jess Larson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Sauces & Condiments
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Argentinian
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Ready to add an instant pop of flavor to all your meals? This easy Chimichurri recipe adds bright, vibrant flavor to every dish it touches! Learn how to make chimichurri sauce at home in 10 minutes with this easy recipe. PWWB’s zesty green sauce is packed with fresh cilantro, parsley and oregano, and is terrific drizzled over grilled steak, chicken, veggies, and more!


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • ½ cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems
  • 3 tablespoons packed fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 34 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the chimichurri sauce: Place all listed ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine. Taste and season with additional salt or ground black pepper, as desired. [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="12132,12133"]
  2. Serve: Enjoy your chimichurri immediately, topped on grilled meats, roasted veggies, drizzled over a salad, and so on. Sky’s the limit! An angled shot of a jar of Chimichurri sauce that sits on a dark gray surface. A spoon has been dipped into the sauce & rests inside the clear glass jar. The jar is surrounded by fresh herbs & a slice of lemon.

Notes

  • Storage: This Chimichurri sauce will keep, stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. 
  • Freezing: To freeze, store in a freezer safe container (these are my favorite!) for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator a day before you’d like to use it.