Chimichurri is a green sauce used for grilled meat. It is made of finely chopped parsley, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. The sauce is extremely versatile and can be used on any grilled meat, as a marinade, or even as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Store in a jar or container with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
What other food it works well with
Chimichurri sauce is traditionally used on grilled meat, but it can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce for vegetables, bread, or chips.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake is not chopping the parsley finely enough. The sauce will be more difficult to spread if the parsley is not finely chopped.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 107
Fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated fat: 9.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 2 mg
Allergens
This recipe does not contain any known allergens.