Cilantro Chimichurri
Cilantro Chimichurri is an all-purpose condiment that is zesty and herbal beyond imagination. Drizzle it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or use it as a vibrant dip with your favorite bread.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Latin American
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1025kcal
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ red onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ red bell bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
In a food processor or blender, blend the cilantro, and garlic until finely chopped. Add the chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper.
Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, salt, black pepper and red chili flakes (if using).
Mix until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the chimichurri to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve with grilled meat, chicken, fish or vegetables.
Calories: 1025kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 109g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 79g | Sodium: 2378mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2619IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg