Description
This authentic Chimichurri recipe hails from Uruguay and Argentina, featuring a vibrant blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and spices, perfect for enhancing grilled meats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Herb Mixture:
- 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 small red chilies, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Rest: Ideally, let chimichurri sit for more than 2 hours to develop flavors.
- Storage: Chimichurri can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Usage: Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats or as a finishing sauce.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste with more or less chili, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
