Chimichurri Muy Perfecto
Elevate your meals with "Chimichurri Muy Perfecto," a zesty Argentine-inspired sauce bursting with vibrant, herbaceous flavor. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes, combines the earthy freshness of parsley and optional cilantro with the bold kick of garlic, red wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, creating a slightly chunky sauce perfect for grilling season. Use it as a savory marinade, a bold topping for juicy grilled steak, chicken, or seafood, or a dip for roasted vegetables and crusty bread. This versatile and delicious chimichurri is a must-have condiment that brings a taste of South America to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (packed) fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup (packed) fresh cilantro (optional)
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the parsley and cilantro, if using, and pat them dry. Remove the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them.
In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, cilantro (if using), garlic, red wine vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the mixture a few times to coarsely chop the herbs and garlic.
With the food processor or blender running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky, not pureed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or red wine vinegar based on your preference.
Transfer the chimichurri into a bowl or jar. Allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld together.
Serve as a condiment with grilled steak, chicken, seafood, roasted vegetables, or fresh bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.4 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2432 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 930 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
