Cilantro Chimichurri

Chimichurri, a Central-American version of pesto adds fresh and zippy flavor to grilled steak or chicken.

5
1 cups
  • Kitchen Tested
  • Quick and Easy
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Chimichurri has as many renditions as there are cooks. Use it as a marinade, basting sauce or condiment for grilled steak or chicken.

Ingredients
  • garlic cloves

  • cup fresh cilantro

  • cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1/2  cup chopped white onion

  • tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 1/2  teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2  teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1/2  cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2  teaspoon salt

  •   Coarsely ground black pepper

  • Prep Time - 5
  • Cook Time - 0
Instructions
  1. Place garlic in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cilantro, parsley, onion, vinegar, oregano and pepper flakes. Add olive oil in a thin stream and process until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week. Makes 1 cup.

Recipe by Sandra Gutierrez

Nutritional Info (per serving)
  • Calories 130
  • Fat 14g
  • Saturated Fat 2g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 10g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 150mg
  • Potassium 80mg
  • Carbohydrates 2g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugars 1g
  • Protein 1g
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