Chimichurri Sauce

Name: Chimichurri Sauce
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 2 tablespoons)
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves; 2 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon grated lime rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

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3 Reviews

This classic Argentinian chimichurri is wonderfully bright, fresh, and tart. With a touch of spicy heat, this meat condiment is thin-bodied but loaded with chopped herbs for vibrant "green" flavor. Drizzle our chimichurri sauce over steak, chicken, or fish; roasted leg of lamb; roasted new potatoes, fingerling potatoes, or baby carrots; sandwiches as a dipping sauce; grilled bread; raw oysters on the half shell. A healthy option, a smidgen of heart-smart olive oil is the only significant source of fat in our best chimichurri recipe.

By Robin Bashinsky

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2012

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Recipe Summary

total:

10 mins

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup fresh oregano leaves
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Step 1
Combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, and garlic in a food processor, and process until finely chopped. Add lime rind and the remaining ingredients to herb mixture; process until herbs are very finely chopped and mixture is well combined.

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Chef's Notes

Use the freshest, most pristine herbs you can find for the best flavor. Stick to the leaves and try not to incorporate the thick stems, which can taste bitter.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

79 calories; fat 7.2g; saturated fat 1g; mono fat 5g; poly fat 0.9g; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 4.2g; fiber 1.9g; iron 2.4mg; sodium 155mg; calcium 73mg.

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CarolineNY

03/05/2014

I made this to accompany some roasted meat and it was delicious! The 2 tbs of lime juice can be over powering so I suggest you add half a tbs at a time to get the taste you want.We love garlic so I added more garlic, like 2 more cloves.

ttsholland

07/24/2013

This came out much too thick and limey. Added much more olive oil and I am letting it rest overnight.

GypsyGroveFoods

03/21/2013

We would love your feedback on our chimichurri. Here's a link to our recipe http://www.gypsygrovefoods.com/product-descriptions.html We sell it only at the Mueller Farmer's Market on Sundays between 10 and 2.

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