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Chimichurri Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
This vibrant, fresh, tasty concoction goes great with grilled chicken, steak, pasta, sandwiches, as a marinade, sauce, or pesto substitute.
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Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • 8 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice about 1 wedge
  • 1 tbsp shallots coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or 4 springs fresh oregano, optional
  • 2 tsp ground cumin optional
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes or several dashes of hot sauce

Instructions

  • Place parsley, cilantro, and any other fresh herbs blender or food processor. Feel free to include the stems. Pulse a few times to chop up larger chunks.
  • Add remaining ingredients and blend on medium speed until smooth. Add a few teaspoons of water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  • Use to marinade chicken or beef for grilling, or reserve for serving as a sauce.
Inspired by: https://www.food.com/recipe/chimichurri-21151
Turbo Instructions :
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Pulse a few times to mix evenly then blend on medium speed until smooth.