Beef Free Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic and a gentle kick of heat, this chimichurri is the kind of sauce that makes everything on the plate taste more alive. It's built entirely from fresh parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, and good olive oil — no animal products of any kind, which means it fits effortlessly into a beef-free kitchen without any substitutions or workarounds needed. The slow drizzle of olive oil whisked in at the end gives the sauce a beautifully cohesive, almost silky texture that clings to whatever you spoon it over. That 15-minute rest is a small but important step — it lets the herbs soften and the garlic mellow just enough so the flavors come together rather than compete. Use it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, a drizzle over roasted vegetables, or a finishing touch on grilled fish and lamb. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which makes it one of the most rewarding things you can make on a busy weeknight.
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6 servings
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl and stir together until evenly mixed.
- 2
Add the lemon juice and whisk to combine, then pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until the sauce is cohesive and the oil is fully incorporated.
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