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cilantro chimichurri in a white bowl.
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Mexican Chimichurri

A classic argentinian condiment, Mexican Chimichurri sauce is fresh and fragrant take that brings this sauce north with the addition of cilantro. It is perfect on steak, tacos, and other grilled meats.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Homemade Sauces
Cuisine: Argentinian
Servings: 1 .5 cups
Calories: 74kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 jalapeno
  • ½ medium red onion
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  • Gather ingredients and trim off any stems, skins, etc.
  • For the onions and jalapeno, cut them in halves or fourths so they will more easily blend.
  • Place ingredients in the food processor, along with the squeezed fresh lime juice and red wine vinegar, and pulse until everything is consistent in size, about 20-30 seconds. Add additional oil if necessary.
  • Allow to sit for about 30 minutes to give the chimichurri ingredients time to all jive together and be the most flavorful possible!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g