Caffeine Free Chimichurri
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this Argentinian-style sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and cilantro form the backbone, while red pepper flakes and minced garlic bring just enough heat and bite to keep things interesting. Apple cider vinegar adds a sharp tang that balances the richness of the extra-virgin olive oil, and a short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the flavors to come together beautifully. There's no cooking involved, no specialty equipment, and absolutely nothing here that would sneak in a caffeine hit — just clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. Drizzle it over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread, and watch it disappear faster than you expected. Make a batch ahead of time and keep it on hand all week — it only gets better as it sits.
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8 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and stir together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Add the apple cider vinegar and whisk to combine, then drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream while whisking, until the sauce is cohesive and the oil is fully incorporated.
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