Gelatin Free Herb & Garlic Chimichurri
Bright, herby, and punchy with garlic, this vibrant green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh parsley and cilantro form the backbone, while lemon juice cuts through the richness of the olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. The whole thing comes together in a single bowl with nothing more than a whisk and a little patience — no cooking required. For anyone navigating a gelatin-free lifestyle, sauces and condiments can be surprisingly tricky territory, but every single ingredient here is a clean, whole-food staple with zero hidden additives to worry about. That 15-minute resting period is genuinely worth it — the herbs soften, the garlic mellows, and the flavors knit together into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Spoon it over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread and watch it disappear fast.
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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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