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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

October 7, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

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Chimichurri sauce - an easy and versatile sauce that everyone should know how to make - serve over fish, chicken, steak or veggies
"Chimichurri

Chimichurri sauce is a versatile sauce that can dress up fish, chicken, steak or vegetables. When I first discovered chimichurri over seven years ago, I couldn’t believe I’d never had it before. My kids ordered skirt steak with chimichurri sauce at one of our favorite Cuban restaurants while on vacation in Sand Key, Florida. As soon as I got home, I recreated this sauce and started serving it with everything because it goes with just about anything.

Chimichurri sauce - an easy and versatile sauce that everyone should know how to make - serve over fish, chicken, steak or veggies
Chimichurri sauce is especially delicious served with grilled or roasted fish, chicken or steak. However, it is also an easy way to dress up roast chicken. I remember using chimichurri as a “cheat” when I was shuttling my kids around to after-school activities. I would pick up a roasted chicken from the market and mix up some chimichurri sauce to serve on top.

Chimichurri sauce - an easy and versatile sauce that everyone should know how to make - serve over fish, chicken, steak or veggies

Chimichurri sauce is a South American sauce originating from Argentina and Uruguay, which at its very basic, consists of parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and red pepper flakes. Sometimes oregano, cumin, cilantro, paprika or lemon are also added.  I love the combination of cilantro and parsley, but I’ve also made this with just parsley and it is delicious. Try this next time you want to liven up your dinner and let me know what you think.

Chimichurri sauce - an easy and versatile sauce that everyone should know how to make - serve over fish, chicken, steak or veggies

Chimichurri sauce - an easy and versatile sauce that everyone should know how to make - serve over fish, chicken, steak or veggies
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Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce is good on just about anything - chicken, fish, or grilled vegetables. My kids will eat just about anything with this sauce.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons parsley minced
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro minced
  • 4 tablespoons onion mincd
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • a dash or two of ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together.

Recipe Notes

If you don't have cilantro, double the amount of parsley.

Nutrition Facts
Chimichurri Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 36mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Vitamin C 7.4mg9%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. EmptyNester says

    October 8, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Definitely have to give this a try!

    Reply
  2. Jeanette says

    October 9, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Hope you like it. It's my "go to" sauce whenever I need to dress up a meal quickly.

    Reply

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