Chimichurri

Chimichurri

4.4 of 5 (52)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 30.5
  • Total Fat: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 4.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 0.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chimichurri calories by ingredient


Introduction

This sauce hails from Argentina, a country that's known for tasty grilled meats. Pair this with grilled beef, pork, chicken and even fish. It's also a great dipping sauce for grilled vegetables and whole-wheat bread.
This sauce hails from Argentina, a country that's known for tasty grilled meats. Pair this with grilled beef, pork, chicken and even fish. It's also a great dipping sauce for grilled vegetables and whole-wheat bread.

Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only
    1 bunch, flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
    1/4 cup white wine vinegar
    4 cloves garlic
    1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
    1 lemon, zested and juiced
    1 lime, zested and juiced
    1 orange, zested and juiced
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients except for the olive oil in a food processor or blender. Slowly add the oil in a steady stream with the motor running.

Keep covered and chilled in refrigerator for up to one week.

Serving Size: Makes 2 cups, 2 tablespoons per serving.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    12 of 14 people found this review helpful
    The directions should say to let it sit in refrigerator for a couple hours so the flavors will blend--and the red pepper flakes can infuse flavor to the whole bowl. - 7/14/12


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    Incredible!
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I lived in Argentina for over a year and this is an amazing sauce. Even just spread on wheat bread. In most major cities you can buy it in a jar instead of making it as well. - 7/14/12


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful stuff! We loved it! But, uh, five minutes to prepare? Took me much longer, more like 20 minutes at least, what with bumbling around, washing the cilantro and parsley and just getting things assembled. I'll make this again for sure! - 7/17/12


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    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I was married to a Colombian man, who introduced me to chimichurri. I love it, but I've never made it for myself before. This recipe is wonderful. - 7/14/12


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    Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was good but my husband does NOT like Cilantro, so I made it with and without. - 7/14/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Love myself some chimichurry! I have made it often but never added orange juice! that added an interesting depth to an already wonderful sauce! And I use this stuff on EVERYTHING! - 7/1/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/3/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Just tried this. Marinated a steak in it then put some on top to serve. Very different and a great change of pace. I left off the parsley as I am not a fan. Next time may add just a bit. I will definitely be using this more often - 9/1/12


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    Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Too lemony for me and couldn't taste the cilantro over the parsley. - 8/18/12


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    Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Good but not great. Fresh is good but nothing I'll return to. - 7/21/12


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love this sauce. first ate some back in late 60's when I was in Argentina. Fifteen years later while living in Miami, reintroduced to it. Have bee making it ever since . I make it without cilantro. That's the kind I am used to. Will try it with
    for a change. Thanks.
    - 7/15/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 10 people found this review helpful
    :) - 5/27/12


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    Incredible!
    Terrific - I wanted this recipe! - 5/26/21


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    Incredible!
    YUM - 5/26/21


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    Interesting sauce. - 5/14/21


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    Incredible!
    taste is great with everything I have used it on. - 5/12/21


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    Incredible!
    very yummy - 5/10/21


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    Incredible!
    yum - 5/9/21


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    Incredible!
    yum - 3/5/21


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    Tasty! - 3/5/21


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    Good
    Tasty - 12/10/20


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    Very Good
    Very tasty! - 11/27/20


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    Incredible!
    This is excellent with grilled chicken. - 11/14/20


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    :) - 11/8/20


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    Incredible!
    Tried this on chicken breast as suggested and what a pop it gave to boring old chicken. Will use this often in the future - 8/1/20


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    Incredible!
    I am also going to try this with carrot greens instead of the cilantro since my spouse HATES cilantro! - 7/31/20


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    looks good - 7/1/20


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    Bad
    Bad stuff - 6/5/20


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    Incredible!
    What a great heathy recipe. I love chimichurri sauce and this recipe was perfect. - 2/19/20


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    Good
    we love this and use it on a lot of things - 12/26/19


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    Incredible!
    Wonderful recipe! Thank you. - 12/25/19


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    This sounds interesting to try, may have to make some--bet my husband will like it too. - 8/28/19


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    TASTY - 8/28/19


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    Incredible!
    love this sauce - 6/24/19


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    I am not a big fan of Cilantro, but I might try this. - 6/12/19


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    I have never had this before. I will make it for this weekend! - 5/6/19


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    NICE - 3/5/19


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    Incredible!
    Great Recipe!!! - 3/5/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 12/23/18


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    Incredible!
    I let mine sit over night to blend the flavors. - 12/11/18


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    Unfortunately, there is nothing about this I would ever eat, but for my friends, it would be great! - 12/1/18


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    Can you say AWESOME! I've tried with all the suggestions (with various meats and with various vegetables) and I will definitely make repeatedly. - 12/1/18


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    great tasting - 10/9/18


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 10/7/18


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    sounds good - 9/19/18


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    Wow, delicious!! - 9/18/18


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    Good
    This was decent. - 9/10/18


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    Very Good
    tasty - 7/10/18


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    Interesting - 7/5/18


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    interesting - 6/24/18


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    Yummy - 5/25/18


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    Good use of herbs. - 5/13/18


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    Very Good
    Delicious. - 5/4/18


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    I make this often - 3/13/18


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    This looks delicious. - 3/5/18


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    Incredible!
    Great to go with bread - 3/5/18


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    Great recipe - 12/11/17


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    interesting... - 11/10/17


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    great idea I think thank you for posting - 11/6/17


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    Incredible!
    So good. - 11/5/17


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    Incredible!
    This is very tasty. I use it in my egg salad for a nice twist. - 11/5/17


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    Love it! - 11/5/17


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    Very Good
    YUM. EASY FIX TOO. - 10/21/17


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    so delicious. I did let mine sit in the fridge, too, and it just mellows! - 10/19/17


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    I should try this - 10/19/17


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    Incredible!
    In terms of fitness exercise helps you stay strong physically and mentally.
    - Grete Waitz
    - 10/19/17


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    Incredible!
    Served this with our meat main dish last evening and it was amazing! Wonderful flavors! - 10/9/17


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    Good
    Thanks - 8/22/17


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    Looks good. - 8/22/17


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    Good - 8/4/17


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    looking yummy - 8/4/17


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    Not exactly a sensation for my gang - 7/6/17


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    Incredible!
    Fantastic! - 7/6/17


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    Delicious! - 6/6/17


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    serve with warm naan bread - 6/2/17


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    I love chimichurri. - 5/28/17


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    nice - 5/25/17


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    Interesting but it involves bell peppers so I won't be trying. - 5/11/17


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    Could I freeze leftover/extra? - 12/14/16


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    Very Good
    Great recipe to use on a variety of proteins and even veggies too! I would suggest covering and putting it in the refrigerator a while before you use it to let the flavors blend completely. - 5/11/15


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    I make this anytime I need cilantro or parsley for a recipe. I use it as a fabulous salad dressing! - 11/23/14


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    Incredible!
    this sauce is excellent! I am from Argentina and we eat it all the time, although you can change some ingredients it is excellent for the low calories!!! try it!!!!! - 7/14/13


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    Why no sugar content??? - 7/14/13


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    This sounds good with lots of flavor & few carbs (which I am more concerned with). I am not a real hot spicy food type of person, so I'll try it with a little less red pepper at first. My hubby will want the original version, I'm sure! :-) - 7/14/13


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I might try with modifications. I had something similiar on a vacation trip at a sushi all you can eat buffet, and it was too hot for me. - 7/14/13


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This seems like it would be good and healthy, I have to give it a try. - 9/25/12


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used to make this sauce different but now I use Chef Meg's recipe. Too bad the vitamines and antioxidants aren't listed because I'm sure Chimichurri must be packed with them - 9/9/12


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    My best friends mother makes chimichurri!!! So delish!!!!
    - 7/16/12


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    Incredible!
    It's a great dipping sauce, too with pita chips - 7/15/12


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    0 of 11 people found this review helpful
    CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO THE STORE TO GET THE FOOD FOR THIS RECIPE SOUNDS AWESOME! :) - 7/14/12