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Chimichurri Sauce: Green Thunder on Your Plate
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Chimichurri Sauce: Green Thunder on Your Plate

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional but not a crime if you skip it)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or lemon juice if you’re not into winey vibes)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to your heat meter)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional for extra zing)

Instructions

  • Chop the parsley (and cilantro if using) finely. The more you chop, the more punch you get—no one likes a wilted flavor surprise.
  • Mince the garlic and toss it in a bowl with the herbs. If you slip with a clove, no big deal—garlic is forgiving
  • Stir in red wine vinegar, lemon juice (if using), oregano, and red pepper flakes. Give it a quick whisk to mingle the personalities.
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. The goal is a glossy, cohesive sauce, not a salad dressing that separates at the sight of a fork.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust; you’re aiming for bright, not brash.
  • Let it rest for at least 10 minutes if possible. This gives the flavors a chance to become best friends.