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Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is a blend of flavors that compliments heavier meat dishes, like steak. While both the Irish and British claim this sauce as their own, it is truly famous in Argentinian dishes. The herbs, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper combine to make one truly magical and tangy sauce! Top your favorite steak dish with this healthful sauce. 

Yield
1 cup sauce (8 servings)
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
Ingredients
1 C fresh parsley (tightly packed, then chopped)
5 clv garlic
2 Tbsp fresh oregano
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
1/4 C red wine vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt (less, if desired)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions

1.    Place parsley, garlic, and oregano leaves in a food processor or blender and mix to combine until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides, as necessary, while combining.
2.    Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk in olive oil, vinegar, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until thoroughly combined. 
3.    Mixture can be kept in a container with a tight-fitting lid for 2 days in the refrigerator. 
 

Notes

Per Serving: Calories 127, Fat 14 g, Carbs 1 g, Protein 0 g 

Source

This recipe was adapted from seriouseats.com .