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Easy Cilantro & Parsley Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Last Updated April 1, 2020. Published January 6, 2020 By Davinah

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A family favorite, this Easy Cilantro & Parsley Chimichurri Sauce Recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. You don’t have to wait to have a steak dinner to get it. With a few fresh ingredients and a food processor or blender, you can make scrumptious chimichurri at home. In this post, I share an easy recipe, but also give tips on dishes to serve this sauce with. 

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I should start by saying, I love chimichurri sauce.

There was a restaurant in Center City Philadelphia, called Chifa’s, that my husband and I used to visit religiously. Chifa’s had an amazing side dish of Yuca fries served over a spoonful of chimichurri. The fresh flavor of cilantro and parsley combined with the spices and vinegar were the perfect dipping sauce.

Later, I realized that chimichurri could go on everything so I decided to make it at home. 

What is chimichurri sauce?

Chimichurri sauce is an uncooked condiment and marinade that started in Argentina. People often use it on meats, like steak or chicken. Don’t feel like you have to limit it to meat! Its refreshing flavor can pair well with many different foods.

Chimichurri sauce has a tangy, refreshing taste with a bit of spice. It is often available at restaurants that serve Argentina inspired foods. But you can easily make the sauce at home if you have a food processor or blender.

Ingredients in Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is a light and refreshing tasting sauce that uses simple, fresh ingredients, combined with some dried spices. It has a green hue due to the parsley and cilantro that go into it. It also has a bit of a kick with fresh garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. 

In addition to those main ingredients, you will also need:

  • shallot
  • Salt-Free Italian Seasoning or dried oregano
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • cumin
  • red wine vinegar

Most of the ingredients, you probably already have on hand. You’ll likely only need to pick up cilantro and parsley at the grocery store if you plan on making chimichurri sauce.

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How to make chimichurri sauce with cilantro and parsley

Chimichurri sauce is very easy to make. You don’t even need to cook it. 

Instead, gather all your ingredients together. Start by adding the shallots and peeled garlic to a food processor or blender. Pulse them a few times to break them up a bit.

When the garlic and shallots are minced, add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until it is combined. The cilantro and parsley should look like small pieces or chunks when the sauce is ready.

You can then spoon your chimichurri sauce into a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator. You can serve the chimichurri sauce right away, but I would recommend letting the ingredients sit together for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine. 

Ways to use chimichurri sauce

Chimichurri sauce is often used as a topping for steaks, such as my marinated New York Strip Steak recipe. And though this is definitely a delicious way to use this sauce, it is not the only application. 

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Besides steak, it makes a perfect condiment for things like turnip or crispy jicama fries, eggs, fish and seafood. 

What to serve chimichurri sauce with

If you are looking for some great ideas of what to serve chimichurri sauce with, here are some of my favorite pairings:

Easy Beef Top Sirloin Steak recipe with Ranch Dressing Mix

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Top sirloin steak with melted butter on a plate with roasted broccoli.

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Don’t be afraid to experiment a bit either! It’s easy to spruce up chicken breasts. Or if you have trouble getting your kids to eat their vegetables, chimichurri sauce can add some great flavor that might help encourage them to eat them up!

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Easy Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

An easy Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce Recipe that takes a few minutes in a food processor or blender. Perfect on steak, seafood, and as a marinade.
Prep: 3 mins
Ready in: 3 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Sauce
Servings: 20 tbsp
Calories: 68kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup parsley
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • 5-6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, or dried oregano
  • 2/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional

Instructions

  • Add the shallots and garlic cloves to a blender or food processor.
  • Pulse them 2 - 3 times. This will chop them down a bit.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the blender or food processor. Pulse or blend until the parsley and cilantro look like small bits.
  • Add the ingredients to a glass jar and store in the refrigerator

Recipe Notes

Makes about 1.25 cups of sauce. 

Nutrition Details

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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