Chimichurri Sauce

Recipe credit

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/Platillos latinos sabrosos y saludables

About this recipe

Serves
12
Serving size
3 Tablespoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsely (lightly packed and chopped without the stalks)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
  • 2 tablespoons green onion (minced)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed. 
  2. Spoon the sauce over grilled meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables. This sauce can also be used as a marinade.

Nutritional info

Calories
88
Total fat
9 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
29 mg
Total carbohydrates
1 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Total sugar
0 g
Allergens
Soy