Chimichurri Sauce

Add some South American flair to your meal with this flavorful sauce, which can be used on meat, fish, or vegetables as a marinade or poured over your finished product.

Serves 12

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, lightly packed and chopped without the stalks
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water

Steps

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed.
  3. Spoon the sauce over grilled meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables. This sauce can also be used as a marinade.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories93
Protein0.0 g
Fat9.0 g
Carbs1.0 g
Fiber0.0 g
Sodium30 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)