Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce

This chimichurri sauce recipe is a fabulous green sauce that's been steadily growing in popularity across the American restaurant landscape. This herby, garlicky, tangy, spicy, and very green condiment is great on all kinds of grilled meats.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or more to taste
• ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
• 1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley, stems removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine parsley, cilantro, oil, oregano, garlic, vinegar, salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a blender.

Step 2

Pulse 2 to 3 times; scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Repeat pulsing and scraping until a thick sauce forms, about 12 times.