Easy Chimichurri

Name: Easy Chimichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 cup tightly packed chopped parsley leaves; 1 cup tightly packed chopped cilantro leaves; 0.25 cup red wine vinegar; 0.5 onion, coarsely chopped; 5 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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I took elements of several chimichurri recipes I found to come up with this combination, which has become a favorite. Can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Recipe by mariap430

Updated on August 9, 2022

close up view of Chimichurri garnished with red pepper flakes in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

1 cup tightly packed chopped parsley leaves
1 cup tightly packed chopped cilantro leaves
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Combine parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, hot pepper flakes, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times. Pour olive oil in slowly, while pulsing a few more times, until chimichurri is chopped, but not mushy.
Refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

70	Calories
7g	Fat
2g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 158mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 7mg	33%
Calcium 12mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 56mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.