Gut Friendly Chimichurri
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this chimichurri is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh parsley and cilantro form the backbone, while apple cider vinegar brings a gentle tang that's easier on the digestive system than harsher acids. Extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together into a silky, cohesive sauce that's as nourishing as it is vibrant. The short rest time is key — letting the herbs soften and the flavors meld means you get a more rounded, complex result with minimal effort. Every ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and free from the processed additives that can throw a sensitive gut off balance. Drizzle it over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls and watch it disappear fast.
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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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