Easy Chimichurri Recipe
Make delicious Chimichurri at home in just 5 minutes! Zesty and refreshing, it’s perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, salad dressing or pizza topping.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (235 ml) high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (235 ml) vinegar (red, white, or apple cider)
- 1 cup (60 g) fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 small red onion (minced)
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 3-4 tsp 15-20 ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or more, up to 1 and 1/2 tsp)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, finely-chopped parsley, minced onion, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano. Mix well and season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix and let sit for 5-10 minutes before tasting and adjusting the seasonings (if needed). Serve.
Notes
Storing Instructions: Chimichurri can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 day. Do not store for longer than a day as it contains fresh garlic and olive oil which can't be stored safely for longer amounts of time.
Freezing Instructions: simply pour the sauce into an ice tray and freeze, then toss the frozen cubes into a plastic freezer bag and store for up to 2 months. Defrost individually.
Nutrition facts are calculated on 1 serving of Chimichurri, which is 2 tbsp. This recipe makes 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 689IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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