Gut Friendly 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 a hit of lemon juice and good extra-virgin olive oil bring it all together into something silky and deeply flavorful. The whole thing comes together in a single bowl with just a whisk — no cooking, no fuss, no mystery ingredients. For anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food for gut health reasons, that simplicity is a genuine advantage; every component here is whole, recognizable, and easy on the digestive system. The resting period is a small but important step — giving the herbs time to soften and the garlic to mellow means the flavors meld into something far more complex than the sum of its parts. Spoon it over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or use it as a marinade, and you'll find yourself making a double batch before long.
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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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