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homemade chimichurri sauce in a bowl with a spoon
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Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

This Homemade Chimichurri Sauce recipe will quickly become a staple condiment in your household. Made with fresh herbs, spices, olive oil and vinegar, it's packed with flavor and comes together in just 5 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American, Latin American, sauce
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: homemade chimichurri sauce
Servings: 6
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 1 cup parsley packed
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Add the parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes to your food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds.
  • With the motor still running, slowly pour the olive oil in through the top and pulse until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Scoop the sauce into a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes, which will allow the flavors to mend. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation. 
*To make by hand: Finely chop the parsley (leaves only) and add it to a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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