Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Yes, Chimichurri is famous for taking steak to a whole new level of flavour. But, it really shouldn’t be limited to livening up just meat. Spoon this vibrant sauce over chicken, fish, tofu, roasted vegetables and salads. Or, stir through pasta, rice and greek yoghurt for a creamy spin. The best part? It’s packed with polyphenols from parsley, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and onion. These are potent antioxidants and prebiotics, all linked with reduced inflammation, improved gut microbiome diversity, cardiovascular health, better blood sugar balance and more.

Makes 2 cups (use 1 to 2 tbsp per serve)

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped 

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus extra as desired for consistency)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ cup finely chopped coriander

  • ⅓ cup finely chopped parsley

  • 2 tbsp dried oregano

  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional) 

Method

  1. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until combined. That’s it!

Tips:

  • Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.

  • Freeze additional leftovers in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature or overnight in the fridge before using.

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