Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Originally from Argentina and Uruguay, chimichurri is an uncooked sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil. It can be used as a marinade or served with grilled meats.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 6 cloves garlic
• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
• 1 shallot, roughly chopped
• 1 red jalapeno pepper, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, oregano, and salt in a small bowl and set aside until oregano has softened, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot, and jalapeno in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water-oregano mixture and red wine vinegar and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in olive oil until emulsified.

Step 3

Cover chimichurri sauce and let sit at room temperature until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.